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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,719.61, 35,585.26 and 16,713.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,719.61, 35,585.26 and 16,713.31 is: 25,074.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,719.61 : 35,585.26 = 16,713.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,719.61/35,585.26 = 16,713.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,719.61x = 35,585.26 × 16,713.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,719.61x = 594,747,440.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,747,440.03/23,719.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,074.08

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