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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.20, 24,009.30 and 14,623.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.20, 24,009.30 and 14,623.80 is: 21,935.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.20 : 24,009.30 = 14,623.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.20/24,009.30 = 14,623.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.20x = 24,009.30 × 14,623.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.20x = 351,107,201.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,107,201.34/16,006.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,935.70

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