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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,219.92, 34,829.88 and 16,325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,219.92, 34,829.88 and 16,325.20 is: 24,487.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,219.92 : 34,829.88 = 16,325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,219.92/34,829.88 = 16,325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,219.92x = 34,829.88 × 16,325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,219.92x = 568,604,756.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,604,756.98/23,219.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,487.80

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