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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,755.32, 35,618.58 and 16,351.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,755.32, 35,618.58 and 16,351.65 is: 24,517.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,755.32 : 35,618.58 = 16,351.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,755.32/35,618.58 = 16,351.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,755.32x = 35,618.58 × 16,351.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,755.32x = 582,422,553.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,422,553.66/23,755.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,517.56

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