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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,231.67, 34,828.05 and 16,191.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,231.67, 34,828.05 and 16,191.03 is: 24,272.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,231.67 : 34,828.05 = 16,191.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,231.67/34,828.05 = 16,191.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,231.67x = 34,828.05 × 16,191.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,231.67x = 563,902,002.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,902,002.39/23,231.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,272.99

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