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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,093.50, 34,553.74 and 16,445.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,093.50, 34,553.74 and 16,445.36 is: 24,606.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,093.50 : 34,553.74 = 16,445.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,093.50/34,553.74 = 16,445.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,093.50x = 34,553.74 × 16,445.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,093.50x = 568,248,541.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,248,541.43/23,093.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,606.43

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