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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,687.22, 35,512.11 and 16,269.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,687.22, 35,512.11 and 16,269.70 is: 24,391.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,687.22 : 35,512.11 = 16,269.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,687.22/35,512.11 = 16,269.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,687.22x = 35,512.11 × 16,269.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,687.22x = 577,771,376.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,771,376.07/23,687.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,391.69

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