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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,495.91, 35,233.47 and 16,894.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,495.91, 35,233.47 and 16,894.50 is: 25,334.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,495.91 : 35,233.47 = 16,894.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,495.91/35,233.47 = 16,894.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,495.91x = 35,233.47 × 16,894.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,495.91x = 595,251,858.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,251,858.92/23,495.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,334.28

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