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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,064.74, 23,987.78 and 14,174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,064.74, 23,987.78 and 14,174.88 is: 21,165.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,064.74 : 23,987.78 = 14,174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,064.74/23,987.78 = 14,174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,064.74x = 23,987.78 × 14,174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,064.74x = 340,023,902.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,023,902.97/16,064.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,165.85

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