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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,683.78, 35,525.85 and 16,265.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,683.78, 35,525.85 and 16,265.75 is: 24,398.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,683.78 : 35,525.85 = 16,265.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,683.78/35,525.85 = 16,265.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,683.78x = 35,525.85 × 16,265.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,683.78x = 577,854,594.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,854,594.64/23,683.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,398.75

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