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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,709.56, 35,545.28 and 16,292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,709.56, 35,545.28 and 16,292.04 is: 24,424.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,709.56 : 35,545.28 = 16,292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,709.56/35,545.28 = 16,292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,709.56x = 35,545.28 × 16,292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,709.56x = 579,105,123.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,105,123.57/23,709.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,424.96

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