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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,693.31, 35,465.45 and 16,254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,693.31, 35,465.45 and 16,254.27 is: 24,330.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,693.31 : 35,465.45 = 16,254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,693.31/35,465.45 = 16,254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,693.31x = 35,465.45 × 16,254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,693.31x = 576,464,918.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,464,918.70/23,693.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,330.28

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