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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,180.92, 34,771.47 and 16,286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,180.92, 34,771.47 and 16,286.20 is: 24,429.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,180.92 : 34,771.47 = 16,286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,180.92/34,771.47 = 16,286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,180.92x = 34,771.47 × 16,286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,180.92x = 566,295,114.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,295,114.71/23,180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,429.36

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