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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,008.28, 34,561.56 and 16,476.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,008.28, 34,561.56 and 16,476.44 is: 24,749.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,008.28 : 34,561.56 = 16,476.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,008.28/34,561.56 = 16,476.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,008.28x = 34,561.56 × 16,476.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,008.28x = 569,451,469.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,451,469.65/23,008.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,749.85

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