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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,143.67, 52,746.69 and 16,433.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,143.67, 52,746.69 and 16,433.89 is: 24,665.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,143.67 : 52,746.69 = 16,433.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,143.67/52,746.69 = 16,433.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,143.67x = 52,746.69 × 16,433.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,143.67x = 866,833,301.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,833,301.32/35,143.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,665.42

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