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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,118.76, 31,903.91 and 16,049.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,118.76, 31,903.91 and 16,049.28 is: 22,148.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,118.76 : 31,903.91 = 16,049.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,118.76/31,903.91 = 16,049.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,118.76x = 31,903.91 × 16,049.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,118.76x = 512,034,884.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,034,884.26/23,118.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,148.02

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