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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,158.91, 34,737.46 and 16,118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,158.91, 34,737.46 and 16,118.60 is: 24,177.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,158.91 : 34,737.46 = 16,118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,158.91/34,737.46 = 16,118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,158.91x = 34,737.46 × 16,118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,158.91x = 559,919,008.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,919,008.77/23,158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,177.26

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