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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,202.72, 34,774.92 and 16,641.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,202.72, 34,774.92 and 16,641.72 is: 24,941.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,202.72 : 34,774.92 = 16,641.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,202.72/34,774.92 = 16,641.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,202.72x = 34,774.92 × 16,641.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,202.72x = 578,714,481.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,714,481.66/23,202.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,941.67

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