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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,234.69, 52,802.60 and 16,470.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,234.69, 52,802.60 and 16,470.23 is: 24,682.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,234.69 : 52,802.60 = 16,470.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,234.69/52,802.60 = 16,470.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,234.69x = 52,802.60 × 16,470.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,234.69x = 869,670,620.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,670,620.23/35,234.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,682.23

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