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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,823.94, 23,048.91 and 16,193.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,823.94, 23,048.91 and 16,193.36 is: 22,185.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,823.94 : 23,048.91 = 16,193.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,823.94/23,048.91 = 16,193.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,823.94x = 23,048.91 × 16,193.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,823.94x = 373,239,181.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,239,181.99/16,823.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,185.00

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