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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,008.80, 34,513.20 and 16,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,008.80, 34,513.20 and 16,327.20 is: 24,490.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,008.80 : 34,513.20 = 16,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,008.80/34,513.20 = 16,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,008.80x = 34,513.20 × 16,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,008.80x = 563,503,919.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,503,919.04/23,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,490.80

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