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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,942.26, 35,843.10 and 16,801.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,942.26, 35,843.10 and 16,801.66 is: 25,153.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,942.26 : 35,843.10 = 16,801.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,942.26/35,843.10 = 16,801.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,942.26x = 35,843.10 × 16,801.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,942.26x = 602,223,579.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,223,579.55/23,942.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,153.16

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