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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,447.58, 35,160.97 and 16,846.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,447.58, 35,160.97 and 16,846.08 is: 25,261.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,447.58 : 35,160.97 = 16,846.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,447.58/35,160.97 = 16,846.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,447.58x = 35,160.97 × 16,846.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,447.58x = 592,324,568.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,324,568.90/23,447.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,261.65

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