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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,707.22, 35,549.82 and 16,315.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,707.22, 35,549.82 and 16,315.16 is: 24,465.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,707.22 : 35,549.82 = 16,315.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,707.22/35,549.82 = 16,315.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,707.22x = 35,549.82 × 16,315.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,707.22x = 580,000,823.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,000,823.52/23,707.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,465.16

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