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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,823.21, 23,047.88 and 16,192.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,823.21, 23,047.88 and 16,192.62 is: 22,183.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,823.21 : 23,047.88 = 16,192.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,823.21/23,047.88 = 16,192.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,823.21x = 23,047.88 × 16,192.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,823.21x = 373,205,481.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,205,481.68/16,823.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,183.97

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