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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,623.68, 35,435.61 and 16,205.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,623.68, 35,435.61 and 16,205.66 is: 24,308.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,623.68 : 35,435.61 = 16,205.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,623.68/35,435.61 = 16,205.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,623.68x = 35,435.61 × 16,205.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,623.68x = 574,257,403.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,257,403.26/23,623.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,308.55

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