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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,051.95, 24,058.47 and 14,107.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,051.95, 24,058.47 and 14,107.95 is: 21,144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,051.95 : 24,058.47 = 14,107.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,051.95/24,058.47 = 14,107.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,051.95x = 24,058.47 × 14,107.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,051.95x = 339,415,691.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,415,691.84/16,051.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,144.83

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