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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,267.87, 34,901.81 and 16,261.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,267.87, 34,901.81 and 16,261.57 is: 24,392.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,267.87 : 34,901.81 = 16,261.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,267.87/34,901.81 = 16,261.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,267.87x = 34,901.81 × 16,261.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,267.87x = 567,558,053.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,558,053.42/23,267.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,392.35

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