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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,533.25, 35,299.91 and 16,544.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,533.25, 35,299.91 and 16,544.52 is: 24,816.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,533.25 : 35,299.91 = 16,544.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,533.25/35,299.91 = 16,544.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,533.25x = 35,299.91 × 16,544.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,533.25x = 584,020,155.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,020,155.24/23,533.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,816.81

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