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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,086.81, 24,020.18 and 14,410.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,086.81, 24,020.18 and 14,410.11 is: 21,516.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,086.81 : 24,020.18 = 14,410.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,086.81/24,020.18 = 14,410.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,086.81x = 24,020.18 × 14,410.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,086.81x = 346,133,472.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,133,472.05/16,086.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,516.60

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