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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,237.08, 34,878.50 and 16,580.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,237.08, 34,878.50 and 16,580.90 is: 24,887.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,237.08 : 34,878.50 = 16,580.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,237.08/34,878.50 = 16,580.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,237.08x = 34,878.50 × 16,580.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,237.08x = 578,316,920.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,316,920.65/23,237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,887.68

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