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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,389.40, 35,084.10 and 16,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,389.40, 35,084.10 and 16,002.20 is: 24,003.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,389.40 : 35,084.10 = 16,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,389.40/35,084.10 = 16,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,389.40x = 35,084.10 × 16,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,389.40x = 561,422,785.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,422,785.02/23,389.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,003.30

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