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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,075.76, 24,004.22 and 14,185.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,075.76, 24,004.22 and 14,185.88 is: 21,182.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,075.76 : 24,004.22 = 14,185.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,075.76/24,004.22 = 14,185.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,075.76x = 24,004.22 × 14,185.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,075.76x = 340,520,984.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,520,984.41/16,075.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,182.26

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