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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,950.87, 23,383.89 and 14,709.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,950.87, 23,383.89 and 14,709.60 is: 20,292.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,950.87 : 23,383.89 = 14,709.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,950.87/23,383.89 = 14,709.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,950.87x = 23,383.89 × 14,709.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,950.87x = 343,967,668.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,967,668.34/16,950.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,292.04

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