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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,465.56, 35,126.88 and 16,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,465.56, 35,126.88 and 16,049.20 is: 24,024.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,465.56 : 35,126.88 = 16,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,465.56/35,126.88 = 16,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,465.56x = 35,126.88 × 16,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,465.56x = 563,758,322.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,758,322.50/23,465.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,024.93

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