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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,065.93, 34,598.89 and 16,504.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,065.93, 34,598.89 and 16,504.93 is: 24,757.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,065.93 : 34,598.89 = 16,504.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,065.93/34,598.89 = 16,504.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,065.93x = 34,598.89 × 16,504.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,065.93x = 571,052,257.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,052,257.53/23,065.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,757.39

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