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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,636.66, 35,454.96 and 16,218.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,636.66, 35,454.96 and 16,218.59 is: 24,327.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,636.66 : 35,454.96 = 16,218.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,636.66/35,454.96 = 16,218.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,636.66x = 35,454.96 × 16,218.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,636.66x = 575,029,459.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,029,459.71/23,636.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,327.86

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