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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,047.36, 23,953.53 and 14,153.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,047.36, 23,953.53 and 14,153.58 is: 21,126.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,047.36 : 23,953.53 = 14,153.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,047.36/23,953.53 = 14,153.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,047.36x = 23,953.53 × 14,153.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,047.36x = 339,028,203.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,028,203.14/16,047.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,126.73

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