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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,079.54, 24,004.13 and 13,978.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,079.54, 24,004.13 and 13,978.22 is: 20,867.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,079.54 : 24,004.13 = 13,978.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,079.54/24,004.13 = 13,978.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,079.54x = 24,004.13 × 13,978.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,079.54x = 335,534,820.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,534,820.14/16,079.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,867.20

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