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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,406.54, 35,115.30 and 16,014.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,406.54, 35,115.30 and 16,014.48 is: 24,025.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,406.54 : 35,115.30 = 16,014.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,406.54/35,115.30 = 16,014.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,406.54x = 35,115.30 × 16,014.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,406.54x = 562,353,269.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,353,269.54/23,406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,025.48

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