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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,806.12, 35,714.58 and 16,413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,806.12, 35,714.58 and 16,413.52 is: 24,624.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,806.12 : 35,714.58 = 16,413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,806.12/35,714.58 = 16,413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,806.12x = 35,714.58 × 16,413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,806.12x = 586,201,973.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,201,973.12/23,806.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,624.00

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