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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,688.29, 35,551.01 and 16,525.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,688.29, 35,551.01 and 16,525.95 is: 24,801.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,688.29 : 35,551.01 = 16,525.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,688.29/35,551.01 = 16,525.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,688.29x = 35,551.01 × 16,525.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,688.29x = 587,514,347.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,514,347.03/23,688.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,801.89

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