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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,909.68, 23,338.32 and 14,073.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,909.68, 23,338.32 and 14,073.24 is: 19,423.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,909.68 : 23,338.32 = 14,073.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,909.68/23,338.32 = 14,073.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,909.68x = 23,338.32 × 14,073.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,909.68x = 328,445,778.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,445,778.56/16,909.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,423.54

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