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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,078.93, 24,070.54 and 14,389.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,078.93, 24,070.54 and 14,389.47 is: 21,541.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,078.93 : 24,070.54 = 14,389.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,078.93/24,070.54 = 14,389.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,078.93x = 24,070.54 × 14,389.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,078.93x = 346,362,313.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,362,313.21/16,078.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,541.38

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