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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,161.42, 34,742.16 and 16,266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,161.42, 34,742.16 and 16,266.70 is: 24,400.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,161.42 : 34,742.16 = 16,266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,161.42/34,742.16 = 16,266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,161.42x = 34,742.16 × 16,266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,161.42x = 565,140,294.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,140,294.07/23,161.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,400.07

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