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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,023.96, 24,040.26 and 14,481.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,023.96, 24,040.26 and 14,481.72 is: 21,726.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,023.96 : 24,040.26 = 14,481.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,023.96/24,040.26 = 14,481.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,023.96x = 24,040.26 × 14,481.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,023.96x = 348,144,314.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,144,314.05/16,023.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,726.48

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