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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,604.96, 35,407.44 and 16,186.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,604.96, 35,407.44 and 16,186.92 is: 24,280.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,604.96 : 35,407.44 = 16,186.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,604.96/35,407.44 = 16,186.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,604.96x = 35,407.44 × 16,186.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,604.96x = 573,137,398.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,137,398.68/23,604.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,280.38

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