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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,554.92, 35,333.46 and 16,660.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,554.92, 35,333.46 and 16,660.20 is: 24,991.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,554.92 : 35,333.46 = 16,660.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,554.92/35,333.46 = 16,660.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,554.92x = 35,333.46 × 16,660.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,554.92x = 588,662,510.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,662,510.29/23,554.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,991.06

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