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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,715.60, 35,573.40 and 16,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,715.60, 35,573.40 and 16,231.20 is: 24,346.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,715.60 : 35,573.40 = 16,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,715.60/35,573.40 = 16,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,715.60x = 35,573.40 × 16,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,715.60x = 577,398,970.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,398,970.08/23,715.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,346.80

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