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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,886.24, 35,782.05 and 16,371.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,886.24, 35,782.05 and 16,371.30 is: 24,524.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,886.24 : 35,782.05 = 16,371.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,886.24/35,782.05 = 16,371.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,886.24x = 35,782.05 × 16,371.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,886.24x = 585,798,675.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,798,675.17/23,886.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,524.52

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