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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,047.56, 23,947.46 and 14,103.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,047.56, 23,947.46 and 14,103.76 is: 21,046.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,047.56 : 23,947.46 = 14,103.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,047.56/23,947.46 = 14,103.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,047.56x = 23,947.46 × 14,103.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,047.56x = 337,749,228.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,749,228.45/16,047.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,046.77

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