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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,064.93, 34,597.39 and 16,503.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,064.93, 34,597.39 and 16,503.93 is: 24,755.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,064.93 : 34,597.39 = 16,503.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,064.93/34,597.39 = 16,503.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,064.93x = 34,597.39 × 16,503.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,064.93x = 570,992,902.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,992,902.74/23,064.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,755.89

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