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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,607.59, 35,370.53 and 16,574.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,607.59, 35,370.53 and 16,574.27 is: 24,832.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,607.59 : 35,370.53 = 16,574.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,607.59/35,370.53 = 16,574.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,607.59x = 35,370.53 × 16,574.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,607.59x = 586,240,454.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,240,454.54/23,607.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,832.72

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