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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,630.69, 35,446.05 and 16,212.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,630.69, 35,446.05 and 16,212.67 is: 24,319.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,630.69 : 35,446.05 = 16,212.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,630.69/35,446.05 = 16,212.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,630.69x = 35,446.05 × 16,212.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,630.69x = 574,675,022.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,675,022.84/23,630.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,319.01

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