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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,512.50, 35,210.25 and 16,459.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,512.50, 35,210.25 and 16,459.47 is: 24,648.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,512.50 : 35,210.25 = 16,459.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,512.50/35,210.25 = 16,459.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,512.50x = 35,210.25 × 16,459.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,512.50x = 579,542,053.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,542,053.57/23,512.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,648.25

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