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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,777.36, 35,591.32 and 16,338.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,777.36, 35,591.32 and 16,338.32 is: 24,456.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,777.36 : 35,591.32 = 16,338.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,777.36/35,591.32 = 16,338.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,777.36x = 35,591.32 × 16,338.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,777.36x = 581,502,375.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,502,375.38/23,777.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,456.14

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