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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,539.68, 35,309.54 and 16,550.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,539.68, 35,309.54 and 16,550.95 is: 24,826.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,539.68 : 35,309.54 = 16,550.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,539.68/35,309.54 = 16,550.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,539.68x = 35,309.54 × 16,550.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,539.68x = 584,406,431.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,406,431.06/23,539.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,826.44

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