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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,782.18, 35,614.95 and 16,365.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,782.18, 35,614.95 and 16,365.82 is: 24,508.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,782.18 : 35,614.95 = 16,365.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,782.18/35,614.95 = 16,365.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,782.18x = 35,614.95 × 16,365.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,782.18x = 582,867,861.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,867,861.01/23,782.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,508.60

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