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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,065.94, 34,598.88 and 16,504.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,065.94, 34,598.88 and 16,504.94 is: 24,757.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,065.94 : 34,598.88 = 16,504.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,065.94/34,598.88 = 16,504.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,065.94x = 34,598.88 × 16,504.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,065.94x = 571,052,438.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,052,438.47/23,065.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,757.39

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