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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,612.78, 35,419.12 and 16,194.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,612.78, 35,419.12 and 16,194.75 is: 24,292.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,612.78 : 35,419.12 = 16,194.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,612.78/35,419.12 = 16,194.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,612.78x = 35,419.12 × 16,194.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,612.78x = 573,603,711.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,603,711.41/23,612.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,292.09

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