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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.43, 24,402.64 and 14,070.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.43, 24,402.64 and 14,070.63 is: 21,105.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.43 : 24,402.64 = 14,070.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.43/24,402.64 = 14,070.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.43x = 24,402.64 × 14,070.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.43x = 343,360,518.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,360,518.46/16,268.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,105.94

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