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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.23, 23,034.33 and 16,305.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.23, 23,034.33 and 16,305.83 is: 22,597.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.23 : 23,034.33 = 16,305.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.23/23,034.33 = 16,305.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.23x = 23,034.33 × 16,305.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.23x = 375,593,753.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,593,753.97/16,621.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,597.23

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