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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,392.76, 35,226.83 and 16,864.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,392.76, 35,226.83 and 16,864.88 is: 25,396.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,392.76 : 35,226.83 = 16,864.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,392.76/35,226.83 = 16,864.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,392.76x = 35,226.83 × 16,864.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,392.76x = 594,096,260.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,096,260.73/23,392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,396.59

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