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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,391.80, 35,048.82 and 16,451.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,391.80, 35,048.82 and 16,451.72 is: 24,650.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,391.80 : 35,048.82 = 16,451.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,391.80/35,048.82 = 16,451.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,391.80x = 35,048.82 × 16,451.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,391.80x = 576,613,372.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,613,372.97/23,391.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,650.24

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