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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,466.77, 35,171.99 and 16,408.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,466.77, 35,171.99 and 16,408.29 is: 24,592.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,466.77 : 35,171.99 = 16,408.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,466.77/35,171.99 = 16,408.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,466.77x = 35,171.99 × 16,408.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,466.77x = 577,112,129.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,112,129.76/23,466.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,592.74

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