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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,755.53, 35,620.16 and 16,267.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,755.53, 35,620.16 and 16,267.65 is: 24,392.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,755.53 : 35,620.16 = 16,267.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,755.53/35,620.16 = 16,267.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,755.53x = 35,620.16 × 16,267.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,755.53x = 579,456,214.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,456,214.49/23,755.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,392.48

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