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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,625.96, 35,438.94 and 16,207.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,625.96, 35,438.94 and 16,207.93 is: 24,311.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,625.96 : 35,438.94 = 16,207.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,625.96/35,438.94 = 16,207.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,625.96x = 35,438.94 × 16,207.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,625.96x = 574,391,770.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,391,770.20/23,625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,311.89

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