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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,963.48, 23,357.46 and 14,721.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,963.48, 23,357.46 and 14,721.40 is: 20,270.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,963.48 : 23,357.46 = 14,721.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,963.48/23,357.46 = 14,721.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,963.48x = 23,357.46 × 14,721.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,963.48x = 343,854,511.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,854,511.64/16,963.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,270.28

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