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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,023.28, 31,777.36 and 16,301.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,023.28, 31,777.36 and 16,301.84 is: 22,500.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,023.28 : 31,777.36 = 16,301.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,023.28/31,777.36 = 16,301.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,023.28x = 31,777.36 × 16,301.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,023.28x = 518,029,438.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,029,438.34/23,023.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,500.24

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