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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,657.60, 35,437.80 and 16,270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,657.60, 35,437.80 and 16,270.40 is: 24,372.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,657.60 : 35,437.80 = 16,270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,657.60/35,437.80 = 16,270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,657.60x = 35,437.80 × 16,270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,657.60x = 576,587,181.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,587,181.12/23,657.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,372.18

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