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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,891.58, 35,855.91 and 16,547.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,891.58, 35,855.91 and 16,547.49 is: 24,834.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,891.58 : 35,855.91 = 16,547.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,891.58/35,855.91 = 16,547.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,891.58x = 35,855.91 × 16,547.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,891.58x = 593,325,312.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,325,312.17/23,891.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,834.08

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