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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,965.48, 23,360.22 and 14,723.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,965.48, 23,360.22 and 14,723.40 is: 20,273.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,965.48 : 23,360.22 = 14,723.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,965.48/23,360.22 = 14,723.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,965.48x = 23,360.22 × 14,723.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,965.48x = 343,941,863.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,941,863.15/16,965.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,273.04

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