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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,682.78, 35,524.35 and 16,264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,682.78, 35,524.35 and 16,264.75 is: 24,397.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,682.78 : 35,524.35 = 16,264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,682.78/35,524.35 = 16,264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,682.78x = 35,524.35 × 16,264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,682.78x = 577,794,753.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,794,753.58/23,682.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,397.25

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