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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,060.56, 34,622.88 and 16,024

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,060.56, 34,622.88 and 16,024 is: 24,058.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,060.56 : 34,622.88 = 16,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,060.56/34,622.88 = 16,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,060.56x = 34,622.88 × 16,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,060.56x = 554,797,029.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,797,029.12/23,060.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,058.26

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