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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,642.91, 35,464.41 and 16,224.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,642.91, 35,464.41 and 16,224.93 is: 24,337.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,642.91 : 35,464.41 = 16,224.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,642.91/35,464.41 = 16,224.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,642.91x = 35,464.41 × 16,224.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,642.91x = 575,407,569.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,407,569.74/23,642.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,337.43

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