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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,087.88, 34,660.54 and 16,112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,087.88, 34,660.54 and 16,112.26 is: 24,188.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,087.88 : 34,660.54 = 16,112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,087.88/34,660.54 = 16,112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,087.88x = 34,660.54 × 16,112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,087.88x = 558,459,632.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,459,632.22/23,087.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,188.43

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