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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,047.36, 24,075.57 and 14,054.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,047.36, 24,075.57 and 14,054.43 is: 21,085.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,047.36 : 24,075.57 = 14,054.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,047.36/24,075.57 = 14,054.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,047.36x = 24,075.57 × 14,054.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,047.36x = 338,368,413.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,368,413.28/16,047.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,085.61

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