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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,327.80, 34,952.70 and 16,389.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,327.80, 34,952.70 and 16,389.88 is: 24,557.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,327.80 : 34,952.70 = 16,389.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,327.80/34,952.70 = 16,389.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,327.80x = 34,952.70 × 16,389.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,327.80x = 572,870,558.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,870,558.68/23,327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,557.42

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