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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,098.81, 34,561.70 and 16,450.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,098.81, 34,561.70 and 16,450.67 is: 24,614.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,098.81 : 34,561.70 = 16,450.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,098.81/34,561.70 = 16,450.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,098.81x = 34,561.70 × 16,450.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,098.81x = 568,563,121.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,563,121.34/23,098.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,614.39

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