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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,518.26, 35,270.91 and 16,889.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,518.26, 35,270.91 and 16,889.22 is: 25,329.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,518.26 : 35,270.91 = 16,889.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,518.26/35,270.91 = 16,889.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,518.26x = 35,270.91 × 16,889.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,518.26x = 595,698,158.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,698,158.59/23,518.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,329.18

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