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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,812.68, 35,711.72 and 16,464.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,812.68, 35,711.72 and 16,464.36 is: 24,691.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,812.68 : 35,711.72 = 16,464.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,812.68/35,711.72 = 16,464.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,812.68x = 35,711.72 × 16,464.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,812.68x = 587,970,614.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,970,614.30/23,812.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,691.49

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