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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.36, 24,021.54 and 5,626.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.36, 24,021.54 and 5,626.14 is: 8,439.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.36 : 24,021.54 = 5,626.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.36/24,021.54 = 5,626.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.36x = 24,021.54 × 5,626.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.36x = 135,148,547.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,148,547.06/16,014.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,439.21

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