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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,249.92, 34,810.96 and 16,236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,249.92, 34,810.96 and 16,236.96 is: 24,310.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,249.92 : 34,810.96 = 16,236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,249.92/34,810.96 = 16,236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,249.92x = 34,810.96 × 16,236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,249.92x = 565,224,165.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,224,165.08/23,249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,310.80

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