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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,809.01, 35,706.20 and 16,460.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,809.01, 35,706.20 and 16,460.69 is: 24,685.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,809.01 : 35,706.20 = 16,460.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,809.01/35,706.20 = 16,460.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,809.01x = 35,706.20 × 16,460.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,809.01x = 587,748,428.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,748,428.44/23,809.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,685.97

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