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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,087.91, 24,083.99 and 14,398.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,087.91, 24,083.99 and 14,398.43 is: 21,554.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,087.91 : 24,083.99 = 14,398.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,087.91/24,083.99 = 14,398.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,087.91x = 24,083.99 × 14,398.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,087.91x = 346,771,572.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,771,572.14/16,087.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,554.79

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