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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,607.45, 35,398.22 and 16,213.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,607.45, 35,398.22 and 16,213.77 is: 24,311.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,607.45 : 35,398.22 = 16,213.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,607.45/35,398.22 = 16,213.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,607.45x = 35,398.22 × 16,213.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,607.45x = 573,938,516.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,938,516.42/23,607.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,311.75

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