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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,465.60, 35,136.89 and 16,084.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,465.60, 35,136.89 and 16,084.47 is: 24,084.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,465.60 : 35,136.89 = 16,084.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,465.60/35,136.89 = 16,084.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,465.60x = 35,136.89 × 16,084.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,465.60x = 565,158,364.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,158,364.76/23,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,084.55

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