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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,662.26, 35,459.36 and 16,275.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,662.26, 35,459.36 and 16,275.06 is: 24,389.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,662.26 : 35,459.36 = 16,275.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,662.26/35,459.36 = 16,275.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,662.26x = 35,459.36 × 16,275.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,662.26x = 577,103,211.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,103,211.56/23,662.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,389.18

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