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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,962.27, 23,435.55 and 14,120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,962.27, 23,435.55 and 14,120.52 is: 19,509.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,962.27 : 23,435.55 = 14,120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,962.27/23,435.55 = 14,120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,962.27x = 23,435.55 × 14,120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,962.27x = 330,922,152.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,922,152.49/16,962.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,509.31

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