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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,625.21, 35,437.82 and 16,207.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,625.21, 35,437.82 and 16,207.18 is: 24,310.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,625.21 : 35,437.82 = 16,207.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,625.21/35,437.82 = 16,207.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,625.21x = 35,437.82 × 16,207.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,625.21x = 574,346,957.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,346,957.92/23,625.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,310.77

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