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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,185.63, 34,766.74 and 16,518.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,185.63, 34,766.74 and 16,518.32 is: 24,769.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,185.63 : 34,766.74 = 16,518.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,185.63/34,766.74 = 16,518.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,185.63x = 34,766.74 × 16,518.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,185.63x = 574,288,136.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,288,136.68/23,185.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,769.14

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