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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,706.46, 35,559.69 and 16,288.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,706.46, 35,559.69 and 16,288.43 is: 24,432.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,706.46 : 35,559.69 = 16,288.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,706.46/35,559.69 = 16,288.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,706.46x = 35,559.69 × 16,288.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,706.46x = 579,211,521.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,211,521.39/23,706.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,432.65

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