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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,211.99, 34,812.41 and 16,254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,211.99, 34,812.41 and 16,254.27 is: 24,377.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,211.99 : 34,812.41 = 16,254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,211.99/34,812.41 = 16,254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,211.99x = 34,812.41 × 16,254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,211.99x = 565,850,230.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,850,230.22/23,211.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,377.50

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