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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.37, 34,902.56 and 16,262.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.37, 34,902.56 and 16,262.07 is: 24,393.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.37 : 34,902.56 = 16,262.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.37/34,902.56 = 16,262.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.37x = 34,902.56 × 16,262.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.37x = 567,587,699.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,587,699.39/23,268.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,393.10

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