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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,868.55, 35,808.89 and 16,862.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,868.55, 35,808.89 and 16,862.25 is: 25,297.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,868.55 : 35,808.89 = 16,862.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,868.55/35,808.89 = 16,862.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,868.55x = 35,808.89 × 16,862.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,868.55x = 603,818,455.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,818,455.40/23,868.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,297.66

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