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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,536.90, 35,281.05 and 16,940.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,536.90, 35,281.05 and 16,940.26 is: 25,392.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,536.90 : 35,281.05 = 16,940.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,536.90/35,281.05 = 16,940.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,536.90x = 35,281.05 × 16,940.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,536.90x = 597,670,160.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,670,160.07/23,536.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,392.90

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