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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,608.80, 35,370.48 and 16,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,608.80, 35,370.48 and 16,999.20 is: 25,468.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,608.80 : 35,370.48 = 16,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,608.80/35,370.48 = 16,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,608.80x = 35,370.48 × 16,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,608.80x = 601,269,863.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,269,863.62/23,608.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,468.04

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