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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,588.84, 35,383.25 and 16,170.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,588.84, 35,383.25 and 16,170.81 is: 24,256.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,588.84 : 35,383.25 = 16,170.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,588.84/35,383.25 = 16,170.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,588.84x = 35,383.25 × 16,170.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,588.84x = 572,175,812.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,175,812.93/23,588.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,256.21

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