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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,329.82, 34,955.77 and 16,391.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,329.82, 34,955.77 and 16,391.90 is: 24,560.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,329.82 : 34,955.77 = 16,391.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,329.82/34,955.77 = 16,391.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,329.82x = 34,955.77 × 16,391.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,329.82x = 572,991,486.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,991,486.26/23,329.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,560.48

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