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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,065.49, 23,988.88 and 14,175.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,065.49, 23,988.88 and 14,175.63 is: 21,166.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,065.49 : 23,988.88 = 14,175.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,065.49/23,988.88 = 14,175.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,065.49x = 23,988.88 × 14,175.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,065.49x = 340,057,486.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,057,486.99/16,065.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,166.95

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