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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,083.10, 24,124.65 and 14,623.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,083.10, 24,124.65 and 14,623.90 is: 21,935.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,083.10 : 24,124.65 = 14,623.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,083.10/24,124.65 = 14,623.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,083.10x = 24,124.65 × 14,623.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,083.10x = 352,796,469.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,796,469.14/16,083.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,935.85

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