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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,150.97, 34,726.97 and 16,028.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,150.97, 34,726.97 and 16,028.19 is: 24,042.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,150.97 : 34,726.97 = 16,028.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,150.97/34,726.97 = 16,028.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,150.97x = 34,726.97 × 16,028.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,150.97x = 556,610,473.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,610,473.28/23,150.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,042.64

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