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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,727.92, 35,597.72 and 16,721.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,727.92, 35,597.72 and 16,721.62 is: 25,086.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,727.92 : 35,597.72 = 16,721.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,727.92/35,597.72 = 16,721.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,727.92x = 35,597.72 × 16,721.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,727.92x = 595,251,546.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,251,546.71/23,727.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,086.55

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