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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,035.85, 34,517.78 and 16,029.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,035.85, 34,517.78 and 16,029.56 is: 24,019.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,035.85 : 34,517.78 = 16,029.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,035.85/34,517.78 = 16,029.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,035.85x = 34,517.78 × 16,029.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,035.85x = 553,304,572.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,304,572.84/23,035.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,019.29

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