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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,008.60, 34,436.10 and 16,096.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,008.60, 34,436.10 and 16,096.60 is: 24,091.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,008.60 : 34,436.10 = 16,096.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,008.60/34,436.10 = 16,096.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,008.60x = 34,436.10 × 16,096.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,008.60x = 554,304,127.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,304,127.26/23,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,091.17

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