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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,007.36, 31,705.92 and 16,371.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,007.36, 31,705.92 and 16,371.84 is: 22,561.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,007.36 : 31,705.92 = 16,371.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,007.36/31,705.92 = 16,371.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,007.36x = 31,705.92 × 16,371.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,007.36x = 519,084,249.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,084,249.29/23,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,561.66

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