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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,150.73, 34,726.60 and 16,027.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,150.73, 34,726.60 and 16,027.95 is: 24,042.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,150.73 : 34,726.60 = 16,027.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,150.73/34,726.60 = 16,027.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,150.73x = 34,726.60 × 16,027.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,150.73x = 556,595,994.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,595,994.77/23,150.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,042.27

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