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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,322.30, 34,983.45 and 16,323.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,322.30, 34,983.45 and 16,323.90 is: 24,485.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,322.30 : 34,983.45 = 16,323.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,322.30/34,983.45 = 16,323.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,322.30x = 34,983.45 × 16,323.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,322.30x = 571,066,339.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,066,339.46/23,322.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,485.85

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