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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,878.74, 23,277.52 and 14,055.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,878.74, 23,277.52 and 14,055.46 is: 19,383.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,878.74 : 23,277.52 = 14,055.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,878.74/23,277.52 = 14,055.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,878.74x = 23,277.52 × 14,055.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,878.74x = 327,176,210.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,176,210.63/16,878.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,383.93

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