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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,233.68, 34,831.04 and 16,193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,233.68, 34,831.04 and 16,193.04 is: 24,275.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,233.68 : 34,831.04 = 16,193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,233.68/34,831.04 = 16,193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,233.68x = 34,831.04 × 16,193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,233.68x = 564,020,423.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,020,423.96/23,233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,275.98

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