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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,034.22, 34,515.34 and 16,027.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,034.22, 34,515.34 and 16,027.92 is: 24,016.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,034.22 : 34,515.34 = 16,027.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,034.22/34,515.34 = 16,027.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,034.22x = 34,515.34 × 16,027.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,034.22x = 553,209,114.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,209,114.44/23,034.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,016.84

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