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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,687.72, 35,512.86 and 16,270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,687.72, 35,512.86 and 16,270.20 is: 24,392.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,687.72 : 35,512.86 = 16,270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,687.72/35,512.86 = 16,270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,687.72x = 35,512.86 × 16,270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,687.72x = 577,801,334.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,801,334.77/23,687.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,392.44

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