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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,103.80, 34,655.70 and 16,105.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,103.80, 34,655.70 and 16,105.40 is: 24,158.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,103.80 : 34,655.70 = 16,105.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,103.80/34,655.70 = 16,105.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,103.80x = 34,655.70 × 16,105.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,103.80x = 558,143,910.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,143,910.78/23,103.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,158.10

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