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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,425.36, 35,099.04 and 16,485.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,425.36, 35,099.04 and 16,485.28 is: 24,700.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,425.36 : 35,099.04 = 16,485.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,425.36/35,099.04 = 16,485.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,425.36x = 35,099.04 × 16,485.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,425.36x = 578,617,502.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,617,502.13/23,425.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,700.47

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