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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,685.70, 35,528.71 and 16,267.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,685.70, 35,528.71 and 16,267.67 is: 24,401.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,685.70 : 35,528.71 = 16,267.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,685.70/35,528.71 = 16,267.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,685.70x = 35,528.71 × 16,267.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,685.70x = 577,969,329.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,969,329.81/23,685.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,401.61

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