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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,709.39, 35,571.68 and 16,601.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,709.39, 35,571.68 and 16,601.03 is: 24,906.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,709.39 : 35,571.68 = 16,601.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,709.39/35,571.68 = 16,601.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,709.39x = 35,571.68 × 16,601.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,709.39x = 590,526,657.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,526,657.26/23,709.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,906.87

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