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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,024.54, 31,746.39 and 16,311.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,024.54, 31,746.39 and 16,311.26 is: 22,490.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,024.54 : 31,746.39 = 16,311.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,024.54/31,746.39 = 16,311.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,024.54x = 31,746.39 × 16,311.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,024.54x = 517,823,621.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,823,621.35/23,024.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,490.07

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