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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,629.26, 35,443.89 and 16,211.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,629.26, 35,443.89 and 16,211.23 is: 24,316.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,629.26 : 35,443.89 = 16,211.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,629.26/35,443.89 = 16,211.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,629.26x = 35,443.89 × 16,211.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,629.26x = 574,589,052.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,589,052.88/23,629.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,316.85

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