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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,079.51, 24,009.81 and 14,189.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,079.51, 24,009.81 and 14,189.63 is: 21,187.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,079.51 : 24,009.81 = 14,189.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,079.51/24,009.81 = 14,189.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,079.51x = 24,009.81 × 14,189.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,079.51x = 340,690,320.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,690,320.27/16,079.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,187.85

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