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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,377.12, 35,202.76 and 16,848.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,377.12, 35,202.76 and 16,848.52 is: 25,371.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,377.12 : 35,202.76 = 16,848.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,377.12/35,202.76 = 16,848.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,377.12x = 35,202.76 × 16,848.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,377.12x = 593,114,405.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,114,405.92/23,377.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,371.58

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