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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,605.96, 35,408.94 and 16,187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,605.96, 35,408.94 and 16,187.92 is: 24,281.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,605.96 : 35,408.94 = 16,187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,605.96/35,408.94 = 16,187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,605.96x = 35,408.94 × 16,187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,605.96x = 573,197,088.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,197,088.00/23,605.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,281.88

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