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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,449.96, 35,155.20 and 16,036.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,449.96, 35,155.20 and 16,036.28 is: 24,040.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,449.96 : 35,155.20 = 16,036.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,449.96/35,155.20 = 16,036.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,449.96x = 35,155.20 × 16,036.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,449.96x = 563,758,630.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,758,630.66/23,449.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,040.92

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