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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,362.88, 35,005.20 and 16,424.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,362.88, 35,005.20 and 16,424.96 is: 24,609.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,362.88 : 35,005.20 = 16,424.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,362.88/35,005.20 = 16,424.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,362.88x = 35,005.20 × 16,424.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,362.88x = 574,959,009.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,959,009.79/23,362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,609.94

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