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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,673.97, 35,491.47 and 16,156.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,673.97, 35,491.47 and 16,156.77 is: 24,221.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,673.97 : 35,491.47 = 16,156.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,673.97/35,491.47 = 16,156.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,673.97x = 35,491.47 × 16,156.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,673.97x = 573,427,324.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,427,324.07/23,673.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,221.85

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