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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,806.79, 35,710.48 and 16,409.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,806.79, 35,710.48 and 16,409.26 is: 24,614.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,806.79 : 35,710.48 = 16,409.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,806.79/35,710.48 = 16,409.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,806.79x = 35,710.48 × 16,409.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,806.79x = 585,982,538.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,982,538.83/23,806.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,614.10

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