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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,416.02, 35,145.90 and 16,811.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,416.02, 35,145.90 and 16,811.28 is: 25,232.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,416.02 : 35,145.90 = 16,811.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,416.02/35,145.90 = 16,811.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,416.02x = 35,145.90 × 16,811.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,416.02x = 590,847,565.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,847,565.75/23,416.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,232.62

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