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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,886.08, 35,835.24 and 16,880

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,886.08, 35,835.24 and 16,880 is: 25,324.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,886.08 : 35,835.24 = 16,880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,886.08/35,835.24 = 16,880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,886.08x = 35,835.24 × 16,880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,886.08x = 604,898,851.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,898,851.20/23,886.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,324.32

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