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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,992.80, 36,020.46 and 16,130.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,992.80, 36,020.46 and 16,130.54 is: 24,216.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,992.80 : 36,020.46 = 16,130.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,992.80/36,020.46 = 16,130.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,992.80x = 36,020.46 × 16,130.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,992.80x = 581,029,470.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,029,470.85/23,992.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,216.83

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