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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,312.59, 24,414.89 and 14,031.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,312.59, 24,414.89 and 14,031.63 is: 21,001.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,312.59 : 24,414.89 = 14,031.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,312.59/24,414.89 = 14,031.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,312.59x = 24,414.89 × 14,031.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,312.59x = 342,580,632.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,580,632.81/16,312.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,001.00

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