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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,955.08, 23,375.04 and 14,297.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,955.08, 23,375.04 and 14,297.87 is: 19,711.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,955.08 : 23,375.04 = 14,297.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,955.08/23,375.04 = 14,297.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,955.08x = 23,375.04 × 14,297.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,955.08x = 334,213,283.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,213,283.16/16,955.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,711.69

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