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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,401.30, 35,063.07 and 16,461.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,401.30, 35,063.07 and 16,461.22 is: 24,664.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,401.30 : 35,063.07 = 16,461.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,401.30/35,063.07 = 16,461.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,401.30x = 35,063.07 × 16,461.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,401.30x = 577,180,909.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,180,909.15/23,401.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,664.48

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