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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,238.84, 34,881.12 and 16,582.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,238.84, 34,881.12 and 16,582.65 is: 24,890.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,238.84 : 34,881.12 = 16,582.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,238.84/34,881.12 = 16,582.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,238.84x = 34,881.12 × 16,582.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,238.84x = 578,421,404.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,421,404.57/23,238.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,890.29

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