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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,467.42, 35,171.56 and 16,769.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,467.42, 35,171.56 and 16,769.02 is: 25,132.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,467.42 : 35,171.56 = 16,769.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,467.42/35,171.56 = 16,769.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,467.42x = 35,171.56 × 16,769.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,467.42x = 589,792,509.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,792,509.23/23,467.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,132.40

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