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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,455.72, 35,164.86 and 16,041.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,455.72, 35,164.86 and 16,041.64 is: 24,049.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,455.72 : 35,164.86 = 16,041.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,455.72/35,164.86 = 16,041.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,455.72x = 35,164.86 × 16,041.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,455.72x = 564,102,024.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,102,024.77/23,455.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,049.66

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