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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,479.92, 35,187 and 16,875.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,479.92, 35,187 and 16,875.12 is: 25,289.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,479.92 : 35,187 = 16,875.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,479.92/35,187 = 16,875.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,479.92x = 35,187 × 16,875.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,479.92x = 593,784,847.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,784,847.44/23,479.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,289.05

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