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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,025.96, 24,043.26 and 14,483.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,025.96, 24,043.26 and 14,483.72 is: 21,729.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,025.96 : 24,043.26 = 14,483.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,025.96/24,043.26 = 14,483.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,025.96x = 24,043.26 × 14,483.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,025.96x = 348,235,845.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,235,845.73/16,025.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,729.48

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