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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,660.76, 35,457.11 and 16,273.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,660.76, 35,457.11 and 16,273.56 is: 24,386.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,660.76 : 35,457.11 = 16,273.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,660.76/35,457.11 = 16,273.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,660.76x = 35,457.11 × 16,273.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,660.76x = 577,013,407.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,013,407.01/23,660.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,386.93

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