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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,103.40, 34,622.70 and 16,169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,103.40, 34,622.70 and 16,169.80 is: 24,232.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,103.40 : 34,622.70 = 16,169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,103.40/34,622.70 = 16,169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,103.40x = 34,622.70 × 16,169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,103.40x = 559,842,134.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,842,134.46/23,103.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,232.02

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