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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,231.17, 34,827.30 and 16,190.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,231.17, 34,827.30 and 16,190.53 is: 24,272.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,231.17 : 34,827.30 = 16,190.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,231.17/34,827.30 = 16,190.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,231.17x = 34,827.30 × 16,190.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,231.17x = 563,872,445.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,872,445.47/23,231.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,272.24

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