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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,925.06, 35,869.71 and 16,508.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,925.06, 35,869.71 and 16,508.36 is: 24,750.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,925.06 : 35,869.71 = 16,508.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,925.06/35,869.71 = 16,508.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,925.06x = 35,869.71 × 16,508.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,925.06x = 592,149,906.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,149,906.43/23,925.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,750.20

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