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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,736.69, 35,565.48 and 16,704.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,736.69, 35,565.48 and 16,704.14 is: 25,028.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,736.69 : 35,565.48 = 16,704.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,736.69/35,565.48 = 16,704.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,736.69x = 35,565.48 × 16,704.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,736.69x = 594,090,579.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,090,579.26/23,736.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,028.37

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