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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,204.36, 34,805.91 and 16,081.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,204.36, 34,805.91 and 16,081.64 is: 24,122.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,204.36 : 34,805.91 = 16,081.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,204.36/34,805.91 = 16,081.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,204.36x = 34,805.91 × 16,081.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,204.36x = 559,736,114.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,736,114.49/23,204.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,122.02

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