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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,145.64, 34,729.48 and 16,040.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,145.64, 34,729.48 and 16,040.85 is: 24,068.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,145.64 : 34,729.48 = 16,040.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,145.64/34,729.48 = 16,040.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,145.64x = 34,729.48 × 16,040.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,145.64x = 557,090,363.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,090,363.03/23,145.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,068.92

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