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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,237.20, 34,878.68 and 16,581.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,237.20, 34,878.68 and 16,581.03 is: 24,887.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,237.20 : 34,878.68 = 16,581.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,237.20/34,878.68 = 16,581.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,237.20x = 34,878.68 × 16,581.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,237.20x = 578,324,439.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,324,439.44/23,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,887.87

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