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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,644.60, 35,418.30 and 16,257.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,644.60, 35,418.30 and 16,257.40 is: 24,352.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,644.60 : 35,418.30 = 16,257.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,644.60/35,418.30 = 16,257.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,644.60x = 35,418.30 × 16,257.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,644.60x = 575,809,470.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,809,470.42/23,644.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,352.68

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