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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,485.64, 35,140.10 and 16,479.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,485.64, 35,140.10 and 16,479.34 is: 24,657.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,485.64 : 35,140.10 = 16,479.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,485.64/35,140.10 = 16,479.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,485.64x = 35,140.10 × 16,479.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,485.64x = 579,085,485.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,085,485.29/23,485.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,657.01

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