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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,614.25, 35,380.46 and 16,580.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,614.25, 35,380.46 and 16,580.88 is: 24,842.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,614.25 : 35,380.46 = 16,580.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,614.25/35,380.46 = 16,580.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,614.25x = 35,380.46 × 16,580.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,614.25x = 586,639,161.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,639,161.60/23,614.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,842.59

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