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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,615.45, 35,423.12 and 16,197.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,615.45, 35,423.12 and 16,197.41 is: 24,296.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,615.45 : 35,423.12 = 16,197.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,615.45/35,423.12 = 16,197.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,615.45x = 35,423.12 × 16,197.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,615.45x = 573,762,927.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,762,927.17/23,615.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,296.08

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