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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,935.08, 23,347.44 and 14,277.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,935.08, 23,347.44 and 14,277.87 is: 19,684.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,935.08 : 23,347.44 = 14,277.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,935.08/23,347.44 = 14,277.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,935.08x = 23,347.44 × 14,277.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,935.08x = 333,351,713.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,351,713.15/16,935.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,684.10

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