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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,276.44, 34,886.91 and 16,218.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,276.44, 34,886.91 and 16,218.23 is: 24,308.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,276.44 : 34,886.91 = 16,218.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,276.44/34,886.91 = 16,218.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,276.44x = 34,886.91 × 16,218.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,276.44x = 565,803,930.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,803,930.37/23,276.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,308.01

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