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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,153.70, 34,671.21 and 16,028.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,153.70, 34,671.21 and 16,028.07 is: 24,001.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,153.70 : 34,671.21 = 16,028.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,153.70/34,671.21 = 16,028.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,153.70x = 34,671.21 × 16,028.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,153.70x = 555,712,580.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,712,580.86/23,153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,001.03

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