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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,037.84, 34,520.78 and 16,031.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,037.84, 34,520.78 and 16,031.56 is: 24,022.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,037.84 : 34,520.78 = 16,031.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,037.84/34,520.78 = 16,031.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,037.84x = 34,520.78 × 16,031.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,037.84x = 553,421,955.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,421,955.82/23,037.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,022.30

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