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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,804.79, 35,725.11 and 16,290.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,804.79, 35,725.11 and 16,290.36 is: 24,447.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,804.79 : 35,725.11 = 16,290.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,804.79/35,725.11 = 16,290.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,804.79x = 35,725.11 × 16,290.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,804.79x = 581,974,902.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,974,902.94/23,804.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,447.81

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