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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,004.96, 34,497.18 and 16,029.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,004.96, 34,497.18 and 16,029.79 is: 24,037.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,004.96 : 34,497.18 = 16,029.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,004.96/34,497.18 = 16,029.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,004.96x = 34,497.18 × 16,029.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,004.96x = 552,982,550.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,982,550.99/23,004.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,037.54

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