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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,631.02, 35,451.38 and 16,238.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,631.02, 35,451.38 and 16,238.96 is: 24,361.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,631.02 : 35,451.38 = 16,238.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,631.02/35,451.38 = 16,238.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,631.02x = 35,451.38 × 16,238.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,631.02x = 575,693,405.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,693,405.11/23,631.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,361.77

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