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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,330.80, 34,957.20 and 16,392.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,330.80, 34,957.20 and 16,392.88 is: 24,561.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,330.80 : 34,957.20 = 16,392.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,330.80/34,957.20 = 16,392.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,330.80x = 34,957.20 × 16,392.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,330.80x = 573,049,184.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,049,184.74/23,330.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,561.92

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