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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,998.41, 36,009.75 and 16,190.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,998.41, 36,009.75 and 16,190.82 is: 24,294.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,998.41 : 36,009.75 = 16,190.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,998.41/36,009.75 = 16,190.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,998.41x = 36,009.75 × 16,190.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,998.41x = 583,027,380.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,027,380.50/23,998.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,294.42

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