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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,872.58, 23,286.14 and 14,034.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,872.58, 23,286.14 and 14,034.95 is: 19,369.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,872.58 : 23,286.14 = 14,034.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,872.58/23,286.14 = 14,034.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,872.58x = 23,286.14 × 14,034.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,872.58x = 326,819,810.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,819,810.59/16,872.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,369.88

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