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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,220.42, 34,830.63 and 16,325.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,220.42, 34,830.63 and 16,325.70 is: 24,488.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,220.42 : 34,830.63 = 16,325.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,220.42/34,830.63 = 16,325.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,220.42x = 34,830.63 × 16,325.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,220.42x = 568,634,416.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,634,416.19/23,220.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,488.55

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