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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,275.19, 34,885.04 and 16,216.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,275.19, 34,885.04 and 16,216.98 is: 24,306.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,275.19 : 34,885.04 = 16,216.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,275.19/34,885.04 = 16,216.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,275.19x = 34,885.04 × 16,216.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,275.19x = 565,729,914.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,729,914.89/23,275.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,306.14

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