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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,072.70, 24,052.35 and 14,015.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,072.70, 24,052.35 and 14,015.30 is: 20,973.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,072.70 : 24,052.35 = 14,015.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,072.70/24,052.35 = 14,015.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,072.70x = 24,052.35 × 14,015.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,072.70x = 337,100,900.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,100,900.96/16,072.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,973.51

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