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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,729.75, 35,622.40 and 16,680.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,729.75, 35,622.40 and 16,680.93 is: 25,040.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,729.75 : 35,622.40 = 16,680.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,729.75/35,622.40 = 16,680.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,729.75x = 35,622.40 × 16,680.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,729.75x = 594,214,760.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,214,760.83/23,729.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,040.92

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