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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,012.01, 24,042.60 and 14,273.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,012.01, 24,042.60 and 14,273.35 is: 21,431.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,012.01 : 24,042.60 = 14,273.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,012.01/24,042.60 = 14,273.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,012.01x = 24,042.60 × 14,273.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,012.01x = 343,168,384.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,168,384.60/16,012.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,431.93

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