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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,002.51, 24,014.70 and 5,614.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,002.51, 24,014.70 and 5,614.26 is: 8,425.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,002.51 : 24,014.70 = 5,614.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,002.51/24,014.70 = 5,614.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,002.51x = 24,014.70 × 5,614.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,002.51x = 134,824,769.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,824,769.62/16,002.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,425.23

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