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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,993.79, 34,462.85 and 16,319.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,993.79, 34,462.85 and 16,319.79 is: 24,459.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,993.79 : 34,462.85 = 16,319.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,993.79/34,462.85 = 16,319.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,993.79x = 34,462.85 × 16,319.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,993.79x = 562,426,393.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,426,393.20/22,993.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,459.93

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