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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,808.60, 35,712.90 and 16,421.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,808.60, 35,712.90 and 16,421.40 is: 24,632.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,808.60 : 35,712.90 = 16,421.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,808.60/35,712.90 = 16,421.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,808.60x = 35,712.90 × 16,421.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,808.60x = 586,455,816.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,455,816.06/23,808.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,632.10

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