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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,759.32, 35,624.58 and 16,355.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,759.32, 35,624.58 and 16,355.66 is: 24,523.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,759.32 : 35,624.58 = 16,355.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,759.32/35,624.58 = 16,355.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,759.32x = 35,624.58 × 16,355.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,759.32x = 582,663,518.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,663,518.12/23,759.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,523.58

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