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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,002.10, 24,003.15 and 14,446.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,002.10, 24,003.15 and 14,446.90 is: 21,670.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,002.10 : 24,003.15 = 14,446.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,002.10/24,003.15 = 14,446.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,002.10x = 24,003.15 × 14,446.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,002.10x = 346,771,107.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,771,107.74/16,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,670.35

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