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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,035.72, 34,517.58 and 16,029.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,035.72, 34,517.58 and 16,029.42 is: 24,019.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,035.72 : 34,517.58 = 16,029.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,035.72/34,517.58 = 16,029.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,035.72x = 34,517.58 × 16,029.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,035.72x = 553,296,873.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,296,873.50/23,035.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,019.08

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