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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,493.18, 35,192.70 and 16,079.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,493.18, 35,192.70 and 16,079.52 is: 24,087.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,493.18 : 35,192.70 = 16,079.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,493.18/35,192.70 = 16,079.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,493.18x = 35,192.70 × 16,079.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,493.18x = 565,881,723.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,881,723.50/23,493.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,087.06

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