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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,623.60, 35,435.40 and 16,139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,623.60, 35,435.40 and 16,139.20 is: 24,208.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,623.60 : 35,435.40 = 16,139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,623.60/35,435.40 = 16,139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,623.60x = 35,435.40 × 16,139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,623.60x = 571,899,007.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,899,007.68/23,623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,208.80

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