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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,275.94, 34,886.16 and 16,217.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,275.94, 34,886.16 and 16,217.73 is: 24,307.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,275.94 : 34,886.16 = 16,217.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,275.94/34,886.16 = 16,217.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,275.94x = 34,886.16 × 16,217.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,275.94x = 565,774,323.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,774,323.62/23,275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,307.26

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