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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,311.80, 34,967.70 and 16,313.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,311.80, 34,967.70 and 16,313.40 is: 24,470.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,311.80 : 34,967.70 = 16,313.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,311.80/34,967.70 = 16,313.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,311.80x = 34,967.70 × 16,313.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,311.80x = 570,442,077.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,442,077.18/23,311.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,470.10

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