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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,079.76, 24,010.18 and 14,189.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,079.76, 24,010.18 and 14,189.88 is: 21,188.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,079.76 : 24,010.18 = 14,189.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,079.76/24,010.18 = 14,189.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,079.76x = 24,010.18 × 14,189.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,079.76x = 340,701,572.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,701,572.98/16,079.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,188.23

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