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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,065.16, 23,971.13 and 14,311.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,065.16, 23,971.13 and 14,311.24 is: 21,354.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,065.16 : 23,971.13 = 14,311.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,065.16/23,971.13 = 14,311.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,065.16x = 23,971.13 × 14,311.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,065.16x = 343,056,594.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,056,594.50/16,065.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,354.07

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