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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,328.82, 34,954.27 and 16,390.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,328.82, 34,954.27 and 16,390.90 is: 24,558.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,328.82 : 34,954.27 = 16,390.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,328.82/34,954.27 = 16,390.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,328.82x = 34,954.27 × 16,390.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,328.82x = 572,931,944.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,931,944.14/23,328.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,558.98

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