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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,819.40, 35,729.10 and 16,446.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,819.40, 35,729.10 and 16,446.60 is: 24,669.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,819.40 : 35,729.10 = 16,446.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,819.40/35,729.10 = 16,446.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,819.40x = 35,729.10 × 16,446.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,819.40x = 587,622,216.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,622,216.06/23,819.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,669.90

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