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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,720.50, 35,586.59 and 16,714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,720.50, 35,586.59 and 16,714.20 is: 25,075.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,720.50 : 35,586.59 = 16,714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,720.50/35,586.59 = 16,714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,720.50x = 35,586.59 × 16,714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,720.50x = 594,801,273.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,801,273.22/23,720.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,075.41

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