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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,795.70, 35,748.22 and 16,791.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,795.70, 35,748.22 and 16,791.81 is: 25,226.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,795.70 : 35,748.22 = 16,791.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,795.70/35,748.22 = 16,791.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,795.70x = 35,748.22 × 16,791.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,795.70x = 600,277,318.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,277,318.08/23,795.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,226.29

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