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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.82, 24,056.09 and 14,589.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.82, 24,056.09 and 14,589.04 is: 21,839.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.82 : 24,056.09 = 14,589.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.82/24,056.09 = 14,589.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.82x = 24,056.09 × 14,589.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.82x = 350,955,158.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,955,158.32/16,069.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,839.40

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