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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,245.92, 34,804.98 and 16,232.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,245.92, 34,804.98 and 16,232.94 is: 24,304.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,245.92 : 34,804.98 = 16,232.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,245.92/34,804.98 = 16,232.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,245.92x = 34,804.98 × 16,232.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,245.92x = 564,987,152.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,987,152.04/23,245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,304.79

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