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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,275.44, 34,885.41 and 16,217.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,275.44, 34,885.41 and 16,217.23 is: 24,306.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,275.44 : 34,885.41 = 16,217.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,275.44/34,885.41 = 16,217.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,275.44x = 34,885.41 × 16,217.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,275.44x = 565,744,717.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,744,717.61/23,275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,306.51

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