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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,514.08, 35,238.12 and 16,909.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,514.08, 35,238.12 and 16,909.12 is: 25,339.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,514.08 : 35,238.12 = 16,909.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,514.08/35,238.12 = 16,909.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,514.08x = 35,238.12 × 16,909.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,514.08x = 595,845,599.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,845,599.65/23,514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,339.95

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