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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,052.08, 34,553.52 and 16,458.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,052.08, 34,553.52 and 16,458.28 is: 24,669.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,052.08 : 34,553.52 = 16,458.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,052.08/34,553.52 = 16,458.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,052.08x = 34,553.52 × 16,458.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,052.08x = 568,691,420.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,691,420.76/23,052.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,669.85

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