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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,163.42, 34,745.16 and 16,268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,163.42, 34,745.16 and 16,268.70 is: 24,403.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,163.42 : 34,745.16 = 16,268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,163.42/34,745.16 = 16,268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,163.42x = 34,745.16 × 16,268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,163.42x = 565,258,584.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,258,584.49/23,163.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,403.07

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