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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,855.66, 35,789.52 and 16,849.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,855.66, 35,789.52 and 16,849.35 is: 25,278.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,855.66 : 35,789.52 = 16,849.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,855.66/35,789.52 = 16,849.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,855.66x = 35,789.52 × 16,849.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,855.66x = 603,030,148.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,030,148.81/23,855.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,278.28

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