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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,040.84, 34,525.28 and 16,034.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,040.84, 34,525.28 and 16,034.56 is: 24,026.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,040.84 : 34,525.28 = 16,034.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,040.84/34,525.28 = 16,034.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,040.84x = 34,525.28 × 16,034.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,040.84x = 553,597,673.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,597,673.68/23,040.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,026.80

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