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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,545.99, 35,260.25 and 16,492.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,545.99, 35,260.25 and 16,492.91 is: 24,698.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,545.99 : 35,260.25 = 16,492.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,545.99/35,260.25 = 16,492.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,545.99x = 35,260.25 × 16,492.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,545.99x = 581,544,129.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,544,129.83/23,545.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,698.23

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