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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,018.97, 24,009.62 and 14,173.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,018.97, 24,009.62 and 14,173.79 is: 21,244.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,018.97 : 24,009.62 = 14,173.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,018.97/24,009.62 = 14,173.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,018.97x = 24,009.62 × 14,173.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,018.97x = 340,307,120.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,307,120.94/16,018.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,244.01

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