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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,251.81, 34,850.02 and 16,193.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,251.81, 34,850.02 and 16,193.61 is: 24,271.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,251.81 : 34,850.02 = 16,193.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,251.81/34,850.02 = 16,193.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,251.81x = 34,850.02 × 16,193.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,251.81x = 564,347,618.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,347,618.79/23,251.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,271.13

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