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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,869.63, 35,792.13 and 16,384.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,869.63, 35,792.13 and 16,384.62 is: 24,568.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,869.63 : 35,792.13 = 16,384.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,869.63/35,792.13 = 16,384.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,869.63x = 35,792.13 × 16,384.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,869.63x = 586,440,449.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,440,449.04/23,869.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,568.48

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