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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,563.72, 35,327.04 and 16,145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,563.72, 35,327.04 and 16,145.56 is: 24,205.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,563.72 : 35,327.04 = 16,145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,563.72/35,327.04 = 16,145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,563.72x = 35,327.04 × 16,145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,563.72x = 570,374,843.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,374,843.94/23,563.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,205.64

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