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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,080.51, 24,011.30 and 14,190.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,080.51, 24,011.30 and 14,190.63 is: 21,189.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,080.51 : 24,011.30 = 14,190.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,080.51/24,011.30 = 14,190.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,080.51x = 24,011.30 × 14,190.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,080.51x = 340,735,474.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,735,474.12/16,080.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,189.34

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