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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,262.23, 24,335.02 and 14,078.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,262.23, 24,335.02 and 14,078.47 is: 21,067.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,262.23 : 24,335.02 = 14,078.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,262.23/24,335.02 = 14,078.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,262.23x = 24,335.02 × 14,078.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,262.23x = 342,599,849.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,599,849.02/16,262.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,067.21

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