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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,279.70, 34,891.77 and 16,221.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,279.70, 34,891.77 and 16,221.48 is: 24,312.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,279.70 : 34,891.77 = 16,221.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,279.70/34,891.77 = 16,221.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,279.70x = 34,891.77 × 16,221.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,279.70x = 565,996,149.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,996,149.22/23,279.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,312.86

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