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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,629.94, 35,444.93 and 16,211.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,629.94, 35,444.93 and 16,211.91 is: 24,317.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,629.94 : 35,444.93 = 16,211.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,629.94/35,444.93 = 16,211.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,629.94x = 35,444.93 × 16,211.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,629.94x = 574,630,066.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,630,066.98/23,629.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,317.88

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