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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,910.68, 23,339.70 and 14,074.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,910.68, 23,339.70 and 14,074.24 is: 19,424.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,910.68 : 23,339.70 = 14,074.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,910.68/23,339.70 = 14,074.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,910.68x = 23,339.70 × 14,074.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,910.68x = 328,488,539.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,488,539.33/16,910.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,424.92

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