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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,852.66, 35,785.02 and 16,846.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,852.66, 35,785.02 and 16,846.35 is: 25,273.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,852.66 : 35,785.02 = 16,846.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,852.66/35,785.02 = 16,846.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,852.66x = 35,785.02 × 16,846.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,852.66x = 602,846,971.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,846,971.68/23,852.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,273.79

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