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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,627.42, 35,441.18 and 16,209.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,627.42, 35,441.18 and 16,209.39 is: 24,314.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,627.42 : 35,441.18 = 16,209.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,627.42/35,441.18 = 16,209.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,627.42x = 35,441.18 × 16,209.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,627.42x = 574,479,908.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,479,908.68/23,627.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,314.12

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