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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,625.94, 35,438.99 and 16,207.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,625.94, 35,438.99 and 16,207.91 is: 24,311.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,625.94 : 35,438.99 = 16,207.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,625.94/35,438.99 = 16,207.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,625.94x = 35,438.99 × 16,207.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,625.94x = 574,391,967.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,391,967.97/23,625.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,311.92

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