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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,279.19, 34,891.03 and 16,220.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,279.19, 34,891.03 and 16,220.98 is: 24,312.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,279.19 : 34,891.03 = 16,220.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,279.19/34,891.03 = 16,220.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,279.19x = 34,891.03 × 16,220.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,279.19x = 565,966,699.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,966,699.81/23,279.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,312.13

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