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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,459.60, 35,101.10 and 16,453.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,459.60, 35,101.10 and 16,453.29 is: 24,618.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,459.60 : 35,101.10 = 16,453.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,459.60/35,101.10 = 16,453.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,459.60x = 35,101.10 × 16,453.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,459.60x = 577,528,577.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,528,577.62/23,459.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,618.01

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