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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,952.84, 35,898.28 and 16,545.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,952.84, 35,898.28 and 16,545.48 is: 24,796.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,952.84 : 35,898.28 = 16,545.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,952.84/35,898.28 = 16,545.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,952.84x = 35,898.28 × 16,545.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,952.84x = 593,954,273.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,954,273.77/23,952.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,796.82

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