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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.67, 23,905.60 and 14,297.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.67, 23,905.60 and 14,297.85 is: 21,304.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.67 : 23,905.60 = 14,297.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.67/23,905.60 = 14,297.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.67x = 23,905.60 × 14,297.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.67x = 341,798,647.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,798,647.22/16,043.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,304.27

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