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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,094.08, 31,852.32 and 16,389.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,094.08, 31,852.32 and 16,389.44 is: 22,605.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,094.08 : 31,852.32 = 16,389.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,094.08/31,852.32 = 16,389.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,094.08x = 31,852.32 × 16,389.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,094.08x = 522,041,687.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,041,687.50/23,094.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,605.00

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