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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,029.40, 34,544.10 and 16,419.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,029.40, 34,544.10 and 16,419.80 is: 24,629.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,029.40 : 34,544.10 = 16,419.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,029.40/34,544.10 = 16,419.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,029.40x = 34,544.10 × 16,419.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,029.40x = 567,207,213.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,207,213.18/23,029.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,629.70

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