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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,150.39, 34,748.40 and 16,494.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,150.39, 34,748.40 and 16,494.28 is: 24,757.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,150.39 : 34,748.40 = 16,494.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,150.39/34,748.40 = 16,494.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,150.39x = 34,748.40 × 16,494.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,150.39x = 573,149,797.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,149,797.92/23,150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,757.68

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