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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,912.52, 35,887.50 and 16,568.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,912.52, 35,887.50 and 16,568.52 is: 24,865.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,912.52 : 35,887.50 = 16,568.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,912.52/35,887.50 = 16,568.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,912.52x = 35,887.50 × 16,568.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,912.52x = 594,602,761.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,602,761.50/23,912.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,865.75

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