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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,950.84, 35,895.28 and 16,543.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,950.84, 35,895.28 and 16,543.48 is: 24,793.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,950.84 : 35,895.28 = 16,543.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,950.84/35,895.28 = 16,543.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,950.84x = 35,895.28 × 16,543.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,950.84x = 593,832,846.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,832,846.77/23,950.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,793.82

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