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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,259.60, 34,814.52 and 16,248.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,259.60, 34,814.52 and 16,248.24 is: 24,320.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,259.60 : 34,814.52 = 16,248.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,259.60/34,814.52 = 16,248.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,259.60x = 34,814.52 × 16,248.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,259.60x = 565,674,676.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,674,676.44/23,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,320.05

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