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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,624.54, 23,038.94 and 16,309.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,624.54, 23,038.94 and 16,309.14 is: 22,601.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,624.54 : 23,038.94 = 16,309.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,624.54/23,038.94 = 16,309.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,624.54x = 23,038.94 × 16,309.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,624.54x = 375,745,216.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,745,216.37/16,624.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,601.84

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