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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,454.72, 35,163.36 and 16,040.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,454.72, 35,163.36 and 16,040.64 is: 24,048.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,454.72 : 35,163.36 = 16,040.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,454.72/35,163.36 = 16,040.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,454.72x = 35,163.36 × 16,040.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,454.72x = 564,042,798.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,042,798.95/23,454.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,048.16

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