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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.06, 24,031 and 14,417.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.06, 24,031 and 14,417.36 is: 21,527.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.06 : 24,031 = 14,417.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.06/24,031 = 14,417.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.06x = 24,031 × 14,417.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.06x = 346,463,578.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,463,578.16/16,094.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,527.42

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