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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,197.73, 31,993.13 and 16,141.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,197.73, 31,993.13 and 16,141.01 is: 22,260.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,197.73 : 31,993.13 = 16,141.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,197.73/31,993.13 = 16,141.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,197.73x = 31,993.13 × 16,141.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,197.73x = 516,401,350.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,401,350.56/23,197.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,260.86

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