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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,310.30, 34,926.56 and 16,372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,310.30, 34,926.56 and 16,372.38 is: 24,531.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,310.30 : 34,926.56 = 16,372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,310.30/34,926.56 = 16,372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,310.30x = 34,926.56 × 16,372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,310.30x = 571,830,912.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,830,912.41/23,310.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,531.25

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