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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,614.32, 35,421.44 and 16,196.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,614.32, 35,421.44 and 16,196.29 is: 24,294.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,614.32 : 35,421.44 = 16,196.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,614.32/35,421.44 = 16,196.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,614.32x = 35,421.44 × 16,196.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,614.32x = 573,695,744.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,695,744.92/23,614.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,294.40

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