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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,083.69, 24,015.53 and 14,406.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,083.69, 24,015.53 and 14,406.99 is: 21,511.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,083.69 : 24,015.53 = 14,406.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,083.69/24,015.53 = 14,406.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,083.69x = 24,015.53 × 14,406.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,083.69x = 345,991,500.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,991,500.55/16,083.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,511.95

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