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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,389.76, 35,222.30 and 16,861.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,389.76, 35,222.30 and 16,861.88 is: 25,392.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,389.76 : 35,222.30 = 16,861.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,389.76/35,222.30 = 16,861.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,389.76x = 35,222.30 × 16,861.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,389.76x = 593,914,195.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,914,195.92/23,389.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,392.06

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