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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,188.80, 34,761.60 and 16,168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,188.80, 34,761.60 and 16,168.80 is: 24,238.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,188.80 : 34,761.60 = 16,168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,188.80/34,761.60 = 16,168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,188.80x = 34,761.60 × 16,168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,188.80x = 562,053,358.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,053,358.08/23,188.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,238.14

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