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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,186.13, 34,767.49 and 16,518.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,186.13, 34,767.49 and 16,518.82 is: 24,769.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,186.13 : 34,767.49 = 16,518.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,186.13/34,767.49 = 16,518.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,186.13x = 34,767.49 × 16,518.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,186.13x = 574,317,909.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,317,909.16/23,186.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,769.89

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