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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,535.90, 35,279.55 and 16,939.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,535.90, 35,279.55 and 16,939.26 is: 25,391.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,535.90 : 35,279.55 = 16,939.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,535.90/35,279.55 = 16,939.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,535.90x = 35,279.55 × 16,939.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,535.90x = 597,609,470.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,609,470.13/23,535.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,391.40

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