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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,685.72, 35,509.86 and 16,268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,685.72, 35,509.86 and 16,268.20 is: 24,389.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,685.72 : 35,509.86 = 16,268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,685.72/35,509.86 = 16,268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,685.72x = 35,509.86 × 16,268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,685.72x = 577,681,504.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,681,504.45/23,685.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,389.44

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