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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,036.22, 34,518.33 and 16,029.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,036.22, 34,518.33 and 16,029.92 is: 24,019.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,036.22 : 34,518.33 = 16,029.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,036.22/34,518.33 = 16,029.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,036.22x = 34,518.33 × 16,029.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,036.22x = 553,326,068.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,326,068.43/23,036.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,019.83

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