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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,983.44, 24,829.20 and 16,089.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,983.44, 24,829.20 and 16,089.12 is: 22,213.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,983.44 : 24,829.20 = 16,089.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,983.44/24,829.20 = 16,089.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,983.44x = 24,829.20 × 16,089.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,983.44x = 399,479,978.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,479,978.30/17,983.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,213.77

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