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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,062.49, 23,984.41 and 14,172.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,062.49, 23,984.41 and 14,172.63 is: 21,162.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,062.49 : 23,984.41 = 14,172.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,062.49/23,984.41 = 14,172.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,062.49x = 23,984.41 × 14,172.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,062.49x = 339,922,168.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,922,168.70/16,062.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,162.48

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