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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,753.20, 35,629.80 and 16,350.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,753.20, 35,629.80 and 16,350.20 is: 24,525.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,753.20 : 35,629.80 = 16,350.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,753.20/35,629.80 = 16,350.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,753.20x = 35,629.80 × 16,350.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,753.20x = 582,554,355.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,554,355.96/23,753.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,525.30

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