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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.10, 24,007.65 and 14,125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.10, 24,007.65 and 14,125.90 is: 21,188.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.10 : 24,007.65 = 14,125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.10/24,007.65 = 14,125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.10x = 24,007.65 × 14,125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.10x = 339,129,663.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,129,663.14/16,005.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,188.85

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