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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,761.94, 35,656.29 and 16,372.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,761.94, 35,656.29 and 16,372.31 is: 24,567.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,761.94 : 35,656.29 = 16,372.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,761.94/35,656.29 = 16,372.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,761.94x = 35,656.29 × 16,372.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,761.94x = 583,775,655.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,775,655.05/23,761.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,567.68

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