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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.30, 24,007.96 and 14,061.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.30, 24,007.96 and 14,061.30 is: 21,091.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.30 : 24,007.96 = 14,061.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.30/24,007.96 = 14,061.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.30x = 24,007.96 × 14,061.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.30x = 337,583,127.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,583,127.95/16,005.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,091.96

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