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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,926.89, 35,872.57 and 16,510.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,926.89, 35,872.57 and 16,510.23 is: 24,753.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,926.89 : 35,872.57 = 16,510.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,926.89/35,872.57 = 16,510.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,926.89x = 35,872.57 × 16,510.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,926.89x = 592,264,402.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,264,402.03/23,926.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,753.08

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