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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,067.52, 24,052.64 and 14,586.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,067.52, 24,052.64 and 14,586.74 is: 21,835.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,067.52 : 24,052.64 = 14,586.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,067.52/24,052.64 = 14,586.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,067.52x = 24,052.64 × 14,586.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,067.52x = 350,849,412.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,849,412.80/16,067.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,835.94

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