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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,806.29, 35,727.35 and 16,291.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,806.29, 35,727.35 and 16,291.85 is: 24,450.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,806.29 : 35,727.35 = 16,291.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,806.29/35,727.35 = 16,291.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,806.29x = 35,727.35 × 16,291.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,806.29x = 582,064,367.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,064,367.00/23,806.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,450.02

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