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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,702.31, 35,478.90 and 16,263.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,702.31, 35,478.90 and 16,263.27 is: 24,343.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,702.31 : 35,478.90 = 16,263.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,702.31/35,478.90 = 16,263.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,702.31x = 35,478.90 × 16,263.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,702.31x = 577,002,930.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,002,930.00/23,702.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,343.74

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