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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,251.92, 34,813.96 and 16,238.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,251.92, 34,813.96 and 16,238.96 is: 24,313.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,251.92 : 34,813.96 = 16,238.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,251.92/34,813.96 = 16,238.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,251.92x = 34,813.96 × 16,238.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,251.92x = 565,342,503.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,342,503.88/23,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,313.80

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