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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,084.79, 24,079.28 and 14,395.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,084.79, 24,079.28 and 14,395.33 is: 21,550.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,084.79 : 24,079.28 = 14,395.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,084.79/24,079.28 = 14,395.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,084.79x = 24,079.28 × 14,395.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,084.79x = 346,629,157.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,629,157.55/16,084.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,550.13

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