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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,657.76, 35,452.62 and 16,270.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,657.76, 35,452.62 and 16,270.56 is: 24,382.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,657.76 : 35,452.62 = 16,270.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,657.76/35,452.62 = 16,270.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,657.76x = 35,452.62 × 16,270.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,657.76x = 576,833,980.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,833,980.87/23,657.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,382.44

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