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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,024.62, 31,740.15 and 16,289.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,024.62, 31,740.15 and 16,289.47 is: 22,455.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,024.62 : 31,740.15 = 16,289.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,024.62/31,740.15 = 16,289.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,024.62x = 31,740.15 × 16,289.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,024.62x = 517,030,221.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,030,221.22/23,024.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,455.54

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