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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,608.45, 35,399.71 and 16,214.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,608.45, 35,399.71 and 16,214.77 is: 24,313.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,608.45 : 35,399.71 = 16,214.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,608.45/35,399.71 = 16,214.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,608.45x = 35,399.71 × 16,214.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,608.45x = 573,998,155.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,998,155.72/23,608.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,313.25

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