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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,688.22, 35,513.61 and 16,270.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,688.22, 35,513.61 and 16,270.70 is: 24,393.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,688.22 : 35,513.61 = 16,270.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,688.22/35,513.61 = 16,270.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,688.22x = 35,513.61 × 16,270.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,688.22x = 577,831,294.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,831,294.23/23,688.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,393.19

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