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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,261.48, 24,333.90 and 14,077.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,261.48, 24,333.90 and 14,077.72 is: 21,066.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,261.48 : 24,333.90 = 14,077.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,261.48/24,333.90 = 14,077.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,261.48x = 24,333.90 × 14,077.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,261.48x = 342,565,830.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,565,830.71/16,261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,066.09

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