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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,012.35, 23,986.40 and 14,704.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,012.35, 23,986.40 and 14,704.43 is: 22,027.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,012.35 : 23,986.40 = 14,704.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,012.35/23,986.40 = 14,704.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,012.35x = 23,986.40 × 14,704.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,012.35x = 352,706,201.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,706,201.44/16,012.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,027.13

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