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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,222.67, 34,847.82 and 16,112.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,222.67, 34,847.82 and 16,112.49 is: 24,178.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,222.67 : 34,847.82 = 16,112.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,222.67/34,847.82 = 16,112.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,222.67x = 34,847.82 × 16,112.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,222.67x = 561,485,151.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,485,151.27/23,222.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,178.32

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