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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,539.93, 35,309.91 and 16,551.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,539.93, 35,309.91 and 16,551.20 is: 24,826.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,539.93 : 35,309.91 = 16,551.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,539.93/35,309.91 = 16,551.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,539.93x = 35,309.91 × 16,551.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,539.93x = 584,421,382.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,421,382.39/23,539.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,826.82

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