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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,003.20, 34,504.80 and 16,004.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,003.20, 34,504.80 and 16,004.80 is: 24,007.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,003.20 : 34,504.80 = 16,004.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,003.20/34,504.80 = 16,004.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,003.20x = 34,504.80 × 16,004.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,003.20x = 552,242,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,242,423.04/23,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,007.20

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