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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.44, 23,938.50 and 14,097.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.44, 23,938.50 and 14,097.84 is: 21,038.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.44 : 23,938.50 = 14,097.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.44/23,938.50 = 14,097.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.44x = 23,938.50 × 14,097.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.44x = 337,481,142.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,481,142.84/16,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,038.09

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