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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,203.86, 34,805.16 and 16,081.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,203.86, 34,805.16 and 16,081.14 is: 24,121.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,203.86 : 34,805.16 = 16,081.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,203.86/34,805.16 = 16,081.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,203.86x = 34,805.16 × 16,081.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,203.86x = 559,706,650.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,706,650.68/23,203.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,121.27

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