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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,244.96, 34,861.80 and 16,287.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,244.96, 34,861.80 and 16,287.24 is: 24,426.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,244.96 : 34,861.80 = 16,287.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,244.96/34,861.80 = 16,287.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,244.96x = 34,861.80 × 16,287.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,244.96x = 567,802,503.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,802,503.43/23,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,426.91

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