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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,926.08, 35,907.93 and 16,582.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,926.08, 35,907.93 and 16,582.17 is: 24,886.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,926.08 : 35,907.93 = 16,582.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,926.08/35,907.93 = 16,582.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,926.08x = 35,907.93 × 16,582.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,926.08x = 595,431,399.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,431,399.61/23,926.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,886.29

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