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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,150.98, 34,726.98 and 16,028.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,150.98, 34,726.98 and 16,028.20 is: 24,042.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,150.98 : 34,726.98 = 16,028.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,150.98/34,726.98 = 16,028.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,150.98x = 34,726.98 × 16,028.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,150.98x = 556,610,727.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,610,727.06/23,150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,042.65

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