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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,887.72, 35,791.68 and 16,856.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,887.72, 35,791.68 and 16,856.12 is: 25,256.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,887.72 : 35,791.68 = 16,856.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,887.72/35,791.68 = 16,856.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,887.72x = 35,791.68 × 16,856.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,887.72x = 603,308,853.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,308,853.08/23,887.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,256.02

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