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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,611.74, 35,417.56 and 16,193.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,611.74, 35,417.56 and 16,193.71 is: 24,290.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,611.74 : 35,417.56 = 16,193.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,611.74/35,417.56 = 16,193.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,611.74x = 35,417.56 × 16,193.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,611.74x = 573,541,576.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,541,576.02/23,611.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,290.53

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