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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,169.48, 34,754.16 and 16,274.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,169.48, 34,754.16 and 16,274.76 is: 24,412.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,169.48 : 34,754.16 = 16,274.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,169.48/34,754.16 = 16,274.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,169.48x = 34,754.16 × 16,274.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,169.48x = 565,615,613.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,615,613.00/23,169.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,412.10

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