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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,921.07, 35,881.59 and 16,984.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,921.07, 35,881.59 and 16,984.82 is: 25,477.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,921.07 : 35,881.59 = 16,984.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,921.07/35,881.59 = 16,984.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,921.07x = 35,881.59 × 16,984.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,921.07x = 609,442,500.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,442,500.86/23,921.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,477.23

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