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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,653.72, 35,480.58 and 16,235.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,653.72, 35,480.58 and 16,235.69 is: 24,353.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,653.72 : 35,480.58 = 16,235.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,653.72/35,480.58 = 16,235.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,653.72x = 35,480.58 × 16,235.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,653.72x = 576,051,847.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,051,847.49/23,653.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,353.54

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