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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,449.92, 35,155.20 and 16,036.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,449.92, 35,155.20 and 16,036.32 is: 24,041.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,449.92 : 35,155.20 = 16,036.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,449.92/35,155.20 = 16,036.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,449.92x = 35,155.20 × 16,036.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,449.92x = 563,760,036.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,760,036.86/23,449.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,041.02

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