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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,096.80, 34,645.20 and 16,098.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,096.80, 34,645.20 and 16,098.40 is: 24,147.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,096.80 : 34,645.20 = 16,098.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,096.80/34,645.20 = 16,098.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,096.80x = 34,645.20 × 16,098.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,096.80x = 557,732,287.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,732,287.68/23,096.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,147.60

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