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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652.88, 35,479.32 and 16,234.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652.88, 35,479.32 and 16,234.85 is: 24,352.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652.88 : 35,479.32 = 16,234.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652.88/35,479.32 = 16,234.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652.88x = 35,479.32 × 16,234.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652.88x = 576,001,587.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,001,587.88/23,652.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,352.28

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