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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,036.72, 34,519.08 and 16,030.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,036.72, 34,519.08 and 16,030.42 is: 24,020.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,036.72 : 34,519.08 = 16,030.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,036.72/34,519.08 = 16,030.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,036.72x = 34,519.08 × 16,030.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,036.72x = 553,355,350.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,355,350.41/23,036.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,020.58

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