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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,195.73, 34,793.19 and 16,073.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,195.73, 34,793.19 and 16,073.40 is: 24,109.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,195.73 : 34,793.19 = 16,073.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,195.73/34,793.19 = 16,073.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,195.73x = 34,793.19 × 16,073.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,195.73x = 559,244,860.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,244,860.15/23,195.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,109.82

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