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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.36, 24,042.62 and 14,528.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.36, 24,042.62 and 14,528.82 is: 21,745.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.36 : 24,042.62 = 14,528.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.36/24,042.62 = 14,528.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.36x = 24,042.62 × 14,528.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.36x = 349,310,889.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,310,889.55/16,063.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,745.81

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