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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,043.68, 34,564.88 and 16,122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,043.68, 34,564.88 and 16,122.72 is: 24,183.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,043.68 : 34,564.88 = 16,122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,043.68/34,564.88 = 16,122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,043.68x = 34,564.88 × 16,122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,043.68x = 557,279,882.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,279,882.07/23,043.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,183.63

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