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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,711.58, 35,548.26 and 16,294.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,711.58, 35,548.26 and 16,294.02 is: 24,427.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,711.58 : 35,548.26 = 16,294.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,711.58/35,548.26 = 16,294.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,711.58x = 35,548.26 × 16,294.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,711.58x = 579,224,059.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,224,059.41/23,711.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,427.90

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