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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,220.92, 34,831.38 and 16,326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,220.92, 34,831.38 and 16,326.20 is: 24,489.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,220.92 : 34,831.38 = 16,326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,220.92/34,831.38 = 16,326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,220.92x = 34,831.38 × 16,326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,220.92x = 568,664,076.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,664,076.16/23,220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,489.30

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