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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,332.32, 34,959.52 and 16,394.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,332.32, 34,959.52 and 16,394.40 is: 24,564.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,332.32 : 34,959.52 = 16,394.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,332.32/34,959.52 = 16,394.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,332.32x = 34,959.52 × 16,394.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,332.32x = 573,140,354.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,140,354.69/23,332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,564.22

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