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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,445.60, 35,143.86 and 16,868.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,445.60, 35,143.86 and 16,868.22 is: 25,284.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,445.60 : 35,143.86 = 16,868.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,445.60/35,143.86 = 16,868.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,445.60x = 35,143.86 × 16,868.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,445.60x = 592,814,362.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,814,362.13/23,445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,284.67

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