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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.67, 35,512.05 and 16,256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.67, 35,512.05 and 16,256.60 is: 24,384.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.67 : 35,512.05 = 16,256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.67/35,512.05 = 16,256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.67x = 35,512.05 × 16,256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.67x = 577,305,192.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,305,192.03/23,674.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,384.93

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