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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,951.37, 23,384.58 and 14,710.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,951.37, 23,384.58 and 14,710.10 is: 20,292.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,951.37 : 23,384.58 = 14,710.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,951.37/23,384.58 = 14,710.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,951.37x = 23,384.58 × 14,710.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,951.37x = 343,989,510.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,989,510.26/16,951.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,292.73

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