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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,469.73, 35,175.02 and 16,771.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,469.73, 35,175.02 and 16,771.34 is: 25,135.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,469.73 : 35,175.02 = 16,771.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,469.73/35,175.02 = 16,771.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,469.73x = 35,175.02 × 16,771.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,469.73x = 589,932,085.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,932,085.98/23,469.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,135.87

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