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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,521.28, 35,290.56 and 16,954.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,521.28, 35,290.56 and 16,954.88 is: 25,438.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,521.28 : 35,290.56 = 16,954.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,521.28/35,290.56 = 16,954.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,521.28x = 35,290.56 × 16,954.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,521.28x = 598,347,209.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,347,209.93/23,521.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,438.55

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