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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,430.30, 35,106.57 and 16,490.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,430.30, 35,106.57 and 16,490.22 is: 24,707.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,430.30 : 35,106.57 = 16,490.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,430.30/35,106.57 = 16,490.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,430.30x = 35,106.57 × 16,490.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,430.30x = 578,915,062.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,915,062.75/23,430.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,707.97

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