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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,633.95, 35,450.93 and 16,215.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,633.95, 35,450.93 and 16,215.92 is: 24,323.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,633.95 : 35,450.93 = 16,215.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,633.95/35,450.93 = 16,215.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,633.95x = 35,450.93 × 16,215.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,633.95x = 574,869,472.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,869,472.33/23,633.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,323.88

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