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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,178.48, 34,767.66 and 16,283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,178.48, 34,767.66 and 16,283.76 is: 24,425.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,178.48 : 34,767.66 = 16,283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,178.48/34,767.66 = 16,283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,178.48x = 34,767.66 × 16,283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,178.48x = 566,148,231.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,148,231.20/23,178.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,425.60

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