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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,223.17, 52,805.18 and 16,493.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,223.17, 52,805.18 and 16,493.33 is: 24,726.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,223.17 : 52,805.18 = 16,493.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,223.17/52,805.18 = 16,493.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,223.17x = 52,805.18 × 16,493.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,223.17x = 870,933,432.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,933,432.70/35,223.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,726.15

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