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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,237.20, 34,836.27 and 16,196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,237.20, 34,836.27 and 16,196.50 is: 24,281.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,237.20 : 34,836.27 = 16,196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,237.20/34,836.27 = 16,196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,237.20x = 34,836.27 × 16,196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,237.20x = 564,225,647.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,225,647.06/23,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,281.14

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