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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,423.36, 35,096.04 and 16,483.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,423.36, 35,096.04 and 16,483.28 is: 24,697.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,423.36 : 35,096.04 = 16,483.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,423.36/35,096.04 = 16,483.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,423.36x = 35,096.04 × 16,483.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,423.36x = 578,497,854.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,497,854.21/23,423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,697.48

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