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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,953.08, 23,372.28 and 14,295.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,953.08, 23,372.28 and 14,295.87 is: 19,708.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,953.08 : 23,372.28 = 14,295.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,953.08/23,372.28 = 14,295.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,953.08x = 23,372.28 × 14,295.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,953.08x = 334,127,076.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,127,076.48/16,953.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,708.94

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