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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,635.46, 35,453.18 and 16,217.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,635.46, 35,453.18 and 16,217.42 is: 24,326.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,635.46 : 35,453.18 = 16,217.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,635.46/35,453.18 = 16,217.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,635.46x = 35,453.18 × 16,217.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,635.46x = 574,958,852.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,958,852.04/23,635.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,326.12

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