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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,083.07, 23,929.94 and 15,681.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,083.07, 23,929.94 and 15,681.31 is: 23,332.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,083.07 : 23,929.94 = 15,681.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,083.07/23,929.94 = 15,681.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,083.07x = 23,929.94 × 15,681.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,083.07x = 375,252,807.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,252,807.42/16,083.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,332.16

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