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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,569.92, 35,320.32 and 16,657.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,569.92, 35,320.32 and 16,657.92 is: 24,962.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,569.92 : 35,320.32 = 16,657.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,569.92/35,320.32 = 16,657.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,569.92x = 35,320.32 × 16,657.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,569.92x = 588,363,064.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,363,064.93/23,569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,962.45

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