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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,466.88, 35,170.80 and 16,768.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,466.88, 35,170.80 and 16,768.48 is: 25,131.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,466.88 : 35,170.80 = 16,768.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,466.88/35,170.80 = 16,768.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,466.88x = 35,170.80 × 16,768.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,466.88x = 589,760,856.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,760,856.38/23,466.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,131.63

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