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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,720.69, 35,586.87 and 16,714.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,720.69, 35,586.87 and 16,714.38 is: 25,075.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,720.69 : 35,586.87 = 16,714.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,720.69/35,586.87 = 16,714.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,720.69x = 35,586.87 × 16,714.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,720.69x = 594,812,468.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,812,468.19/23,720.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,075.68

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