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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,150.48, 34,726.22 and 16,027.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,150.48, 34,726.22 and 16,027.70 is: 24,041.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,150.48 : 34,726.22 = 16,027.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,150.48/34,726.22 = 16,027.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,150.48x = 34,726.22 × 16,027.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,150.48x = 556,581,262.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,581,262.66/23,150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,041.89

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