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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,076.76, 24,005.71 and 14,186.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,076.76, 24,005.71 and 14,186.88 is: 21,183.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,076.76 : 24,005.71 = 14,186.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,076.76/24,005.71 = 14,186.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,076.76x = 24,005.71 × 14,186.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,076.76x = 340,566,127.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,566,127.08/16,076.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,183.75

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