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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,075.80, 24,113.70 and 14,131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,075.80, 24,113.70 and 14,131.80 is: 21,197.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,075.80 : 24,113.70 = 14,131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,075.80/24,113.70 = 14,131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,075.80x = 24,113.70 × 14,131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,075.80x = 340,769,985.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,769,985.66/16,075.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,197.70

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