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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,186.63, 34,768.24 and 16,519.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,186.63, 34,768.24 and 16,519.32 is: 24,770.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,186.63 : 34,768.24 = 16,519.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,186.63/34,768.24 = 16,519.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,186.63x = 34,768.24 × 16,519.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,186.63x = 574,347,682.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,347,682.40/23,186.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,770.64

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