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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,695.26, 35,555.13 and 16,305.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,695.26, 35,555.13 and 16,305.90 is: 24,467.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,695.26 : 35,555.13 = 16,305.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,695.26/35,555.13 = 16,305.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,695.26x = 35,555.13 × 16,305.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,695.26x = 579,758,394.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,758,394.27/23,695.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,467.27

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