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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,171.76, 34,694.46 and 16,134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,171.76, 34,694.46 and 16,134.48 is: 24,157.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,171.76 : 34,694.46 = 16,134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,171.76/34,694.46 = 16,134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,171.76x = 34,694.46 × 16,134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,171.76x = 559,777,070.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,777,070.98/23,171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,157.73

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