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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.11, 23,989.02 and 14,706.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.11, 23,989.02 and 14,706.18 is: 22,029.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.11 : 23,989.02 = 14,706.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.11/23,989.02 = 14,706.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.11x = 23,989.02 × 14,706.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.11x = 352,786,846.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,786,846.14/16,014.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,029.75

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