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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.62, 23,382.63 and 14,303.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.62, 23,382.63 and 14,303.37 is: 19,719.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.62 : 23,382.63 = 14,303.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.62/23,382.63 = 14,303.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.62x = 23,382.63 × 14,303.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.62x = 334,450,408.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,450,408.46/16,960.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,719.23

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