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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,688.49, 35,551.30 and 16,526.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,688.49, 35,551.30 and 16,526.15 is: 24,802.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,688.49 : 35,551.30 = 16,526.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,688.49/35,551.30 = 16,526.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,688.49x = 35,551.30 × 16,526.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,688.49x = 587,526,116.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,526,116.50/23,688.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,802.18

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