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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,432.55, 35,109.95 and 16,492.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,432.55, 35,109.95 and 16,492.47 is: 24,711.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,432.55 : 35,109.95 = 16,492.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,432.55/35,109.95 = 16,492.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,432.55x = 35,109.95 × 16,492.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,432.55x = 579,049,714.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,049,714.61/23,432.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,711.34

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