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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,638.22, 35,429.12 and 16,483.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,638.22, 35,429.12 and 16,483.79 is: 24,706.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,638.22 : 35,429.12 = 16,483.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,638.22/35,429.12 = 16,483.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,638.22x = 35,429.12 × 16,483.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,638.22x = 584,005,914.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,005,914.40/23,638.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,706.01

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