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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,080.36, 31,806.66 and 16,444.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,080.36, 31,806.66 and 16,444.84 is: 22,662.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,080.36 : 31,806.66 = 16,444.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,080.36/31,806.66 = 16,444.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,080.36x = 31,806.66 × 16,444.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,080.36x = 523,055,434.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,055,434.63/23,080.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,662.36

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