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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,392.53, 35,035.92 and 16,403.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,392.53, 35,035.92 and 16,403.58 is: 24,568.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,392.53 : 35,035.92 = 16,403.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,392.53/35,035.92 = 16,403.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,392.53x = 35,035.92 × 16,403.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,392.53x = 574,714,516.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,714,516.59/23,392.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,568.29

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