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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,911.52, 35,886 and 16,567.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,911.52, 35,886 and 16,567.52 is: 24,864.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,911.52 : 35,886 = 16,567.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,911.52/35,886 = 16,567.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,911.52x = 35,886 × 16,567.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,911.52x = 594,542,022.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,542,022.72/23,911.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,864.25

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