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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,432.05, 35,109.19 and 16,491.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,432.05, 35,109.19 and 16,491.97 is: 24,710.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,432.05 : 35,109.19 = 16,491.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,432.05/35,109.19 = 16,491.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,432.05x = 35,109.19 × 16,491.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,432.05x = 579,019,708.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,019,708.20/23,432.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,710.59

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