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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,486.92, 35,197.50 and 16,882.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,486.92, 35,197.50 and 16,882.12 is: 25,299.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,486.92 : 35,197.50 = 16,882.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,486.92/35,197.50 = 16,882.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,486.92x = 35,197.50 × 16,882.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,486.92x = 594,208,418.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,208,418.70/23,486.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,299.55

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