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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,660.26, 35,456.37 and 16,273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,660.26, 35,456.37 and 16,273.06 is: 24,386.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,660.26 : 35,456.37 = 16,273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,660.26/35,456.37 = 16,273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,660.26x = 35,456.37 × 16,273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,660.26x = 576,983,636.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,983,636.39/23,660.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,386.19

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