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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,005.60, 34,431.60 and 16,093.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,005.60, 34,431.60 and 16,093.60 is: 24,086.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,005.60 : 34,431.60 = 16,093.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,005.60/34,431.60 = 16,093.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,005.60x = 34,431.60 × 16,093.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,005.60x = 554,128,397.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,128,397.76/23,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,086.67

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