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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,775.85, 35,650.44 and 16,287.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,775.85, 35,650.44 and 16,287.87 is: 24,422.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,775.85 : 35,650.44 = 16,287.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,775.85/35,650.44 = 16,287.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,775.85x = 35,650.44 × 16,287.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,775.85x = 580,669,732.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,669,732.16/23,775.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,422.67

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