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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,634.95, 35,452.43 and 16,216.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,634.95, 35,452.43 and 16,216.92 is: 24,325.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,634.95 : 35,452.43 = 16,216.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,634.95/35,452.43 = 16,216.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,634.95x = 35,452.43 × 16,216.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,634.95x = 574,929,221.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,929,221.12/23,634.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,325.38

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