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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,720.67, 35,586.85 and 16,714.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,720.67, 35,586.85 and 16,714.37 is: 25,075.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,720.67 : 35,586.85 = 16,714.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,720.67/35,586.85 = 16,714.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,720.67x = 35,586.85 × 16,714.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,720.67x = 594,811,558.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,811,558.31/23,720.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,075.66

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