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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,795.51, 35,685.90 and 16,447.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,795.51, 35,685.90 and 16,447.19 is: 24,665.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,795.51 : 35,685.90 = 16,447.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,795.51/35,685.90 = 16,447.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,795.51x = 35,685.90 × 16,447.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,795.51x = 586,932,599.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,932,599.19/23,795.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,665.69

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