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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,254.20, 34,861.68 and 16,213.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,254.20, 34,861.68 and 16,213.50 is: 24,306.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,254.20 : 34,861.68 = 16,213.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,254.20/34,861.68 = 16,213.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,254.20x = 34,861.68 × 16,213.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,254.20x = 565,229,848.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,229,848.68/23,254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,306.57

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