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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,888.36, 23,307.91 and 14,050.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,888.36, 23,307.91 and 14,050.73 is: 19,391.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,888.36 : 23,307.91 = 14,050.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,888.36/23,307.91 = 14,050.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,888.36x = 23,307.91 × 14,050.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,888.36x = 327,492,998.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,492,998.61/16,888.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,391.64

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