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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,784.48, 35,661.60 and 16,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,784.48, 35,661.60 and 16,392 is: 24,577.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,784.48 : 35,661.60 = 16,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,784.48/35,661.60 = 16,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,784.48x = 35,661.60 × 16,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,784.48x = 584,564,947.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,564,947.20/23,784.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,577.58

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