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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,808.79, 35,713.48 and 16,411.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,808.79, 35,713.48 and 16,411.26 is: 24,617.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,808.79 : 35,713.48 = 16,411.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,808.79/35,713.48 = 16,411.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,808.79x = 35,713.48 × 16,411.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,808.79x = 586,103,205.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,103,205.78/23,808.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,617.09

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