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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.92, 23,977.44 and 14,162.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.92, 23,977.44 and 14,162.82 is: 21,215.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.92 : 23,977.44 = 14,162.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.92/23,977.44 = 14,162.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.92x = 23,977.44 × 14,162.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.92x = 339,588,166.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,588,166.78/16,006.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,215.08

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