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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,450.96, 35,156.70 and 16,037.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,450.96, 35,156.70 and 16,037.28 is: 24,042.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,450.96 : 35,156.70 = 16,037.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,450.96/35,156.70 = 16,037.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,450.96x = 35,156.70 × 16,037.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,450.96x = 563,817,841.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,817,841.78/23,450.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,042.42

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