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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,769.41, 35,614.62 and 16,734.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,769.41, 35,614.62 and 16,734.69 is: 25,074.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,769.41 : 35,614.62 = 16,734.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,769.41/35,614.62 = 16,734.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,769.41x = 35,614.62 × 16,734.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,769.41x = 595,999,625.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,999,625.17/23,769.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,074.23

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