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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,863.80, 35,795.70 and 16,865.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,863.80, 35,795.70 and 16,865.40 is: 25,298.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,863.80 : 35,795.70 = 16,865.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,863.80/35,795.70 = 16,865.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,863.80x = 35,795.70 × 16,865.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,863.80x = 603,708,798.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,708,798.78/23,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,298.10

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