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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.24, 23,994.49 and 14,179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.24, 23,994.49 and 14,179.38 is: 21,172.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.24 : 23,994.49 = 14,179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.24/23,994.49 = 14,179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.24x = 23,994.49 × 14,179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.24x = 340,226,991.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,226,991.62/16,069.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,172.56

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