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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,697.26, 35,558.13 and 16,307.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,697.26, 35,558.13 and 16,307.90 is: 24,470.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,697.26 : 35,558.13 = 16,307.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,697.26/35,558.13 = 16,307.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,697.26x = 35,558.13 × 16,307.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,697.26x = 579,878,428.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,878,428.23/23,697.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,470.27

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