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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,174.76, 34,698.96 and 16,137.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,174.76, 34,698.96 and 16,137.48 is: 24,162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,174.76 : 34,698.96 = 16,137.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,174.76/34,698.96 = 16,137.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,174.76x = 34,698.96 × 16,137.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,174.76x = 559,953,773.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,953,773.02/23,174.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,162.23

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