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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.93, 24,398.89 and 14,068.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.93, 24,398.89 and 14,068.13 is: 21,102.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.93 : 24,398.89 = 14,068.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.93/24,398.89 = 14,068.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.93x = 24,398.89 × 14,068.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.93x = 343,246,599.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,246,599.21/16,265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,102.19

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