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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,005.96, 34,498.68 and 16,030.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,005.96, 34,498.68 and 16,030.79 is: 24,039.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,005.96 : 34,498.68 = 16,030.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,005.96/34,498.68 = 16,030.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,005.96x = 34,498.68 × 16,030.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,005.96x = 553,041,094.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,041,094.36/23,005.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,039.04

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