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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,032.48, 23,919.96 and 14,373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,032.48, 23,919.96 and 14,373.60 is: 21,444.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,032.48 : 23,919.96 = 14,373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,032.48/23,919.96 = 14,373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,032.48x = 23,919.96 × 14,373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,032.48x = 343,815,937.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,815,937.06/16,032.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,444.96

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