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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,927.40, 35,891.10 and 16,093.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,927.40, 35,891.10 and 16,093.80 is: 24,140.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,927.40 : 35,891.10 = 16,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,927.40/35,891.10 = 16,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,927.40x = 35,891.10 × 16,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,927.40x = 577,624,185.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,624,185.18/23,927.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,140.70

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