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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.49, 23,985.90 and 14,173.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.49, 23,985.90 and 14,173.63 is: 21,163.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.49 : 23,985.90 = 14,173.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.49/23,985.90 = 14,173.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.49x = 23,985.90 × 14,173.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.49x = 339,967,271.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,967,271.82/16,063.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,163.97

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