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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.62, 23,989.77 and 14,706.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.62, 23,989.77 and 14,706.68 is: 22,030.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.62 : 23,989.77 = 14,706.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.62/23,989.77 = 14,706.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.62x = 23,989.77 × 14,706.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.62x = 352,809,750.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,809,750.71/16,014.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,030.49

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