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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,091.56, 24,027.26 and 14,414.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,091.56, 24,027.26 and 14,414.86 is: 21,523.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,091.56 : 24,027.26 = 14,414.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,091.56/24,027.26 = 14,414.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,091.56x = 24,027.26 × 14,414.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,091.56x = 346,349,589.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,349,589.08/16,091.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,523.68

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