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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,427.30, 35,102.07 and 16,487.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,427.30, 35,102.07 and 16,487.22 is: 24,703.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,427.30 : 35,102.07 = 16,487.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,427.30/35,102.07 = 16,487.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,427.30x = 35,102.07 × 16,487.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,427.30x = 578,735,550.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,735,550.55/23,427.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,703.47

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