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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.18, 23,230.94 and 16,269.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.18, 23,230.94 and 16,269.26 is: 22,450.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.18 : 23,230.94 = 16,269.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.18/23,230.94 = 16,269.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.18x = 23,230.94 × 16,269.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.18x = 377,950,005.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,950,005.40/16,835.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,450.02

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