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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,221.67, 34,846.32 and 16,111.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,221.67, 34,846.32 and 16,111.49 is: 24,176.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,221.67 : 34,846.32 = 16,111.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,221.67/34,846.32 = 16,111.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,221.67x = 34,846.32 × 16,111.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,221.67x = 561,425,961.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,425,961.99/23,221.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,176.82

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