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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.00, 23,385.44 and 14,710.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.00, 23,385.44 and 14,710.73 is: 20,293.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.00 : 23,385.44 = 14,710.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.00/23,385.44 = 14,710.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.00x = 23,385.44 × 14,710.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.00x = 344,016,813.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,016,813.62/16,952.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,293.59

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