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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,176.80, 31,966.56 and 16,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,176.80, 31,966.56 and 16,368 is: 22,575.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,176.80 : 31,966.56 = 16,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,176.80/31,966.56 = 16,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,176.80x = 31,966.56 × 16,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,176.80x = 523,228,654.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,228,654.08/23,176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,575.53

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