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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,846.08, 23,194.88 and 16,316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,846.08, 23,194.88 and 16,316.16 is: 22,465.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,846.08 : 23,194.88 = 16,316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,846.08/23,194.88 = 16,316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,846.08x = 23,194.88 × 16,316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,846.08x = 378,451,373.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,451,373.26/16,846.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,465.25

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