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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,085.79, 24,080.78 and 14,396.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,085.79, 24,080.78 and 14,396.33 is: 21,551.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,085.79 : 24,080.78 = 14,396.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,085.79/24,080.78 = 14,396.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,085.79x = 24,080.78 × 14,396.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,085.79x = 346,674,855.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,674,855.54/16,085.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,551.62

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