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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,824.94, 23,050.28 and 16,194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,824.94, 23,050.28 and 16,194.36 is: 22,186.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,824.94 : 23,050.28 = 16,194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,824.94/23,050.28 = 16,194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,824.94x = 23,050.28 × 16,194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,824.94x = 373,284,532.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,284,532.42/16,824.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,186.38

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