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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,635.66, 35,453.46 and 16,217.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,635.66, 35,453.46 and 16,217.59 is: 24,326.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,635.66 : 35,453.46 = 16,217.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,635.66/35,453.46 = 16,217.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,635.66x = 35,453.46 × 16,217.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,635.66x = 574,969,678.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,969,678.36/23,635.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,326.36

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