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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,851.65, 35,783.52 and 16,845.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,851.65, 35,783.52 and 16,845.35 is: 25,272.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,851.65 : 35,783.52 = 16,845.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,851.65/35,783.52 = 16,845.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,851.65x = 35,783.52 × 16,845.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,851.65x = 602,785,918.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,785,918.63/23,851.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,272.29

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