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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,060.70, 24,076.65 and 14,311.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,060.70, 24,076.65 and 14,311.10 is: 21,453.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060.70 : 24,076.65 = 14,311.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060.70/24,076.65 = 14,311.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060.70x = 24,076.65 × 14,311.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060.70x = 344,563,345.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,563,345.82/16,060.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,453.82

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