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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,562.92, 35,345.46 and 16,668.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,562.92, 35,345.46 and 16,668.20 is: 25,003.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,562.92 : 35,345.46 = 16,668.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,562.92/35,345.46 = 16,668.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,562.92x = 35,345.46 × 16,668.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,562.92x = 589,145,196.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,145,196.37/23,562.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,003.06

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