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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,693.76, 35,552.88 and 16,304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,693.76, 35,552.88 and 16,304.40 is: 24,465.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,693.76 : 35,552.88 = 16,304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,693.76/35,552.88 = 16,304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,693.76x = 35,552.88 × 16,304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,693.76x = 579,668,376.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,668,376.67/23,693.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,465.02

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