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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,035.76, 34,511.72 and 16,000.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,035.76, 34,511.72 and 16,000.91 is: 23,972.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,035.76 : 34,511.72 = 16,000.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,035.76/34,511.72 = 16,000.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,035.76x = 34,511.72 × 16,000.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,035.76x = 552,218,673.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,218,673.10/23,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,972.24

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