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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,416.36, 35,085.54 and 16,476.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,416.36, 35,085.54 and 16,476.28 is: 24,686.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,416.36 : 35,085.54 = 16,476.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,416.36/35,085.54 = 16,476.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,416.36x = 35,085.54 × 16,476.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,416.36x = 578,079,180.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,079,180.99/23,416.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,686.98

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