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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,688.74, 35,551.68 and 16,526.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,688.74, 35,551.68 and 16,526.41 is: 24,802.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,688.74 : 35,551.68 = 16,526.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,688.74/35,551.68 = 16,526.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,688.74x = 35,551.68 × 16,526.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,688.74x = 587,541,379.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,541,379.48/23,688.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,802.56

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