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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,923.56, 35,867.46 and 16,506.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,923.56, 35,867.46 and 16,506.86 is: 24,747.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,923.56 : 35,867.46 = 16,506.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,923.56/35,867.46 = 16,506.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,923.56x = 35,867.46 × 16,506.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,923.56x = 592,058,961.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,058,961.44/23,923.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,747.95

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