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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,235.12, 34,846.20 and 16,641.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,235.12, 34,846.20 and 16,641.72 is: 24,957.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,235.12 : 34,846.20 = 16,641.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,235.12/34,846.20 = 16,641.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,235.12x = 34,846.20 × 16,641.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,235.12x = 579,900,703.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,900,703.46/23,235.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,957.94

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