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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,017.28, 23,998.40 and 14,394.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,017.28, 23,998.40 and 14,394.08 is: 21,566.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,017.28 : 23,998.40 = 14,394.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,017.28/23,998.40 = 14,394.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,017.28x = 23,998.40 × 14,394.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,017.28x = 345,434,889.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,434,889.47/16,017.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,566.39

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