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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,509.20, 35,266.23 and 16,182.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,509.20, 35,266.23 and 16,182.75 is: 24,275.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,509.20 : 35,266.23 = 16,182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,509.20/35,266.23 = 16,182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,509.20x = 35,266.23 × 16,182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,509.20x = 570,704,583.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,704,583.53/23,509.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,275.80

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