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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,993.80, 36,021.96 and 16,131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,993.80, 36,021.96 and 16,131.54 is: 24,218.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,993.80 : 36,021.96 = 16,131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,993.80/36,021.96 = 16,131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,993.80x = 36,021.96 × 16,131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,993.80x = 581,089,688.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,089,688.62/23,993.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,218.33

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