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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,088.31, 24,022.44 and 14,411.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,088.31, 24,022.44 and 14,411.61 is: 21,518.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,088.31 : 24,022.44 = 14,411.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,088.31/24,022.44 = 14,411.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,088.31x = 24,022.44 × 14,411.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,088.31x = 346,202,036.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,202,036.53/16,088.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,518.86

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