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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,682.30, 35,523.45 and 16,616.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,682.30, 35,523.45 and 16,616.70 is: 24,925.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,682.30 : 35,523.45 = 16,616.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,682.30/35,523.45 = 16,616.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,682.30x = 35,523.45 × 16,616.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,682.30x = 590,282,511.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,282,511.62/23,682.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,925.05

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