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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,922.76, 35,916.54 and 16,508.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,922.76, 35,916.54 and 16,508.92 is: 24,785.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,922.76 : 35,916.54 = 16,508.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,922.76/35,916.54 = 16,508.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,922.76x = 35,916.54 × 16,508.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,922.76x = 592,943,285.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,943,285.54/23,922.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,785.74

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