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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,529.60, 35,275.88 and 16,111.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,529.60, 35,275.88 and 16,111.56 is: 24,154.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,529.60 : 35,275.88 = 16,111.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,529.60/35,275.88 = 16,111.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,529.60x = 35,275.88 × 16,111.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,529.60x = 568,349,457.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,349,457.17/23,529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,154.66

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