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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,017.08, 24,029.94 and 14,474.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,017.08, 24,029.94 and 14,474.84 is: 21,716.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,017.08 : 24,029.94 = 14,474.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,017.08/24,029.94 = 14,474.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,017.08x = 24,029.94 × 14,474.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,017.08x = 347,829,536.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,829,536.71/16,017.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,716.16

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