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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,905.57, 35,788.25 and 16,765.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,905.57, 35,788.25 and 16,765.06 is: 25,098.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,905.57 : 35,788.25 = 16,765.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,905.57/35,788.25 = 16,765.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,905.57x = 35,788.25 × 16,765.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,905.57x = 599,992,110.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,992,110.99/23,905.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,098.43

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