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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,779.68, 35,611.20 and 16,363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,779.68, 35,611.20 and 16,363.32 is: 24,504.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,779.68 : 35,611.20 = 16,363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,779.68/35,611.20 = 16,363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,779.68x = 35,611.20 × 16,363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,779.68x = 582,717,461.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,717,461.18/23,779.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,504.85

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