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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,807.55, 35,703.99 and 16,459.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,807.55, 35,703.99 and 16,459.23 is: 24,683.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,807.55 : 35,703.99 = 16,459.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,807.55/35,703.99 = 16,459.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,807.55x = 35,703.99 × 16,459.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,807.55x = 587,660,183.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,660,183.33/23,807.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,683.77

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