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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,446.60, 35,145.36 and 16,869.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,446.60, 35,145.36 and 16,869.22 is: 25,286.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,446.60 : 35,145.36 = 16,869.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,446.60/35,145.36 = 16,869.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,446.60x = 35,145.36 × 16,869.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,446.60x = 592,874,809.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,874,809.82/23,446.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,286.17

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