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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,936.70, 35,887.14 and 16,519.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,936.70, 35,887.14 and 16,519.98 is: 24,767.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,936.70 : 35,887.14 = 16,519.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,936.70/35,887.14 = 16,519.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,936.70x = 35,887.14 × 16,519.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,936.70x = 592,854,835.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,854,835.06/23,936.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,767.61

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