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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,083.98, 24,127.80 and 14,430.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,083.98, 24,127.80 and 14,430.38 is: 21,647.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,083.98 : 24,127.80 = 14,430.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,083.98/24,127.80 = 14,430.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,083.98x = 24,127.80 × 14,430.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,083.98x = 348,173,322.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,173,322.56/16,083.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,647.21

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