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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,458.82, 35,168.78 and 16,044.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,458.82, 35,168.78 and 16,044.89 is: 24,054.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,458.82 : 35,168.78 = 16,044.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,458.82/35,168.78 = 16,044.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,458.82x = 35,168.78 × 16,044.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,458.82x = 564,279,070.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,279,070.80/23,458.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,054.03

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