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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,152.48, 34,729.23 and 16,029.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,152.48, 34,729.23 and 16,029.70 is: 24,044.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,152.48 : 34,729.23 = 16,029.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,152.48/34,729.23 = 16,029.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,152.48x = 34,729.23 × 16,029.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,152.48x = 556,699,138.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,699,138.13/23,152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,044.90

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