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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,403.78, 35,086.23 and 16,363.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,403.78, 35,086.23 and 16,363.67 is: 24,531.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,403.78 : 35,086.23 = 16,363.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,403.78/35,086.23 = 16,363.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,403.78x = 35,086.23 × 16,363.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,403.78x = 574,139,313.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,139,313.83/23,403.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,531.91

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