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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,160.92, 34,740.46 and 16,120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,160.92, 34,740.46 and 16,120.60 is: 24,180.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,160.92 : 34,740.46 = 16,120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,160.92/34,740.46 = 16,120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,160.92x = 34,740.46 × 16,120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,160.92x = 560,037,059.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,037,059.48/23,160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,180.26

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