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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,948.70, 35,905.14 and 16,531.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,948.70, 35,905.14 and 16,531.98 is: 24,785.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,948.70 : 35,905.14 = 16,531.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,948.70/35,905.14 = 16,531.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,948.70x = 35,905.14 × 16,531.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,948.70x = 593,583,056.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,583,056.38/23,948.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,785.61

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