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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,442.94, 35,144.70 and 16,029.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,442.94, 35,144.70 and 16,029.28 is: 24,030.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,442.94 : 35,144.70 = 16,029.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,442.94/35,144.70 = 16,029.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,442.94x = 35,144.70 × 16,029.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,442.94x = 563,344,236.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,344,236.82/23,442.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,030.44

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