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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,606.40, 35,377.20 and 16,672.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,606.40, 35,377.20 and 16,672.80 is: 24,986.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,606.40 : 35,377.20 = 16,672.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,606.40/35,377.20 = 16,672.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,606.40x = 35,377.20 × 16,672.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,606.40x = 589,836,980.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,836,980.16/23,606.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,986.32

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