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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,489.93, 35,176.55 and 16,436.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,489.93, 35,176.55 and 16,436.93 is: 24,614.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,489.93 : 35,176.55 = 16,436.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,489.93/35,176.55 = 16,436.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,489.93x = 35,176.55 × 16,436.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,489.93x = 578,194,231.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,194,231.92/23,489.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,614.55

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