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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,823.68, 23,048.52 and 16,193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,823.68, 23,048.52 and 16,193.08 is: 22,184.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,823.68 : 23,048.52 = 16,193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,823.68/23,048.52 = 16,193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,823.68x = 23,048.52 × 16,193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,823.68x = 373,226,528.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,226,528.24/16,823.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,184.60

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