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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.93, 24,401.89 and 14,070.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.93, 24,401.89 and 14,070.13 is: 21,105.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.93 : 24,401.89 = 14,070.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.93/24,401.89 = 14,070.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.93x = 24,401.89 × 14,070.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.93x = 343,337,764.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,337,764.55/16,267.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,105.19

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