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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,076.42, 24,066.80 and 14,386.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,076.42, 24,066.80 and 14,386.97 is: 21,537.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,076.42 : 24,066.80 = 14,386.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,076.42/24,066.80 = 14,386.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,076.42x = 24,066.80 × 14,386.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,076.42x = 346,248,195.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,248,195.94/16,076.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,537.64

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