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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,491.60, 35,237.40 and 16,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,491.60, 35,237.40 and 16,007.20 is: 24,010.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,491.60 : 35,237.40 = 16,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,491.60/35,237.40 = 16,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,491.60x = 35,237.40 × 16,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,491.60x = 564,052,109.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,052,109.28/23,491.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,010.80

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