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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995.22, 36,004.97 and 16,187.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995.22, 36,004.97 and 16,187.63 is: 24,289.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995.22 : 36,004.97 = 16,187.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995.22/36,004.97 = 16,187.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995.22x = 36,004.97 × 16,187.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995.22x = 582,834,992.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,834,992.97/23,995.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,289.63

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