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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,997.41, 36,008.26 and 16,189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,997.41, 36,008.26 and 16,189.82 is: 24,292.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,997.41 : 36,008.26 = 16,189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,997.41/36,008.26 = 16,189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,997.41x = 36,008.26 × 16,189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,997.41x = 582,966,986.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,966,986.92/23,997.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,292.92

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