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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,920.68, 35,863.16 and 16,503.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,920.68, 35,863.16 and 16,503.98 is: 24,743.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,920.68 : 35,863.16 = 16,503.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,920.68/35,863.16 = 16,503.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,920.68x = 35,863.16 × 16,503.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,920.68x = 591,884,875.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,884,875.38/23,920.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,743.65

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