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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,146.64, 34,730.98 and 16,041.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,146.64, 34,730.98 and 16,041.85 is: 24,070.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,146.64 : 34,730.98 = 16,041.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,146.64/34,730.98 = 16,041.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,146.64x = 34,730.98 × 16,041.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,146.64x = 557,149,171.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,149,171.51/23,146.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,070.41

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