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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,624.68, 35,437.11 and 16,206.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,624.68, 35,437.11 and 16,206.66 is: 24,310.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,624.68 : 35,437.11 = 16,206.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,624.68/35,437.11 = 16,206.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,624.68x = 35,437.11 × 16,206.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,624.68x = 574,317,193.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,317,193.15/23,624.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,310.05

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