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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,150.89, 34,749.15 and 16,494.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,150.89, 34,749.15 and 16,494.78 is: 24,758.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,150.89 : 34,749.15 = 16,494.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,150.89/34,749.15 = 16,494.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,150.89x = 34,749.15 × 16,494.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,150.89x = 573,179,584.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,179,584.44/23,150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,758.43

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