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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,091.80, 34,637.70 and 16,093.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,091.80, 34,637.70 and 16,093.40 is: 24,140.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,091.80 : 34,637.70 = 16,093.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,091.80/34,637.70 = 16,093.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,091.80x = 34,637.70 × 16,093.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,091.80x = 557,438,361.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,438,361.18/23,091.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,140.10

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