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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,407.54, 35,116.80 and 16,015.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,407.54, 35,116.80 and 16,015.48 is: 24,026.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,407.54 : 35,116.80 = 16,015.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,407.54/35,116.80 = 16,015.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,407.54x = 35,116.80 × 16,015.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,407.54x = 562,412,408.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,412,408.06/23,407.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,026.98

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