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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,414.28, 35,069.44 and 16,820.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,414.28, 35,069.44 and 16,820.68 is: 25,193.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,414.28 : 35,069.44 = 16,820.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,414.28/35,069.44 = 16,820.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,414.28x = 35,069.44 × 16,820.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,414.28x = 589,891,828.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,891,828.02/23,414.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,193.68

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