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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,119.69, 23,984.51 and 15,717.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,119.69, 23,984.51 and 15,717.93 is: 23,386.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,119.69 : 23,984.51 = 15,717.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,119.69/23,984.51 = 15,717.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,119.69x = 23,984.51 × 15,717.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,119.69x = 376,986,770.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,986,770.67/16,119.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,386.73

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