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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,467.96, 35,182.86 and 16,054.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,467.96, 35,182.86 and 16,054.12 is: 24,068.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,467.96 : 35,182.86 = 16,054.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,467.96/35,182.86 = 16,054.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,467.96x = 35,182.86 × 16,054.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,467.96x = 564,829,856.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,829,856.38/23,467.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,068.13

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