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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.14, 24,523.11 and 13,986.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.14, 24,523.11 and 13,986.24 is: 21,007.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.14 : 24,523.11 = 13,986.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.14/24,523.11 = 13,986.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.14x = 24,523.11 × 13,986.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.14x = 342,986,102.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,986,102.01/16,327.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,007.11

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