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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,013.11, 23,987.52 and 14,705.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,013.11, 23,987.52 and 14,705.18 is: 22,028.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,013.11 : 23,987.52 = 14,705.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,013.11/23,987.52 = 14,705.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,013.11x = 23,987.52 × 14,705.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,013.11x = 352,740,679.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,740,679.42/16,013.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,028.25

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