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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,410.80, 35,077.32 and 16,470.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,410.80, 35,077.32 and 16,470.72 is: 24,678.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,410.80 : 35,077.32 = 16,470.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,410.80/35,077.32 = 16,470.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,410.80x = 35,077.32 × 16,470.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,410.80x = 577,748,716.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,748,716.07/23,410.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,678.73

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