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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,781.48, 35,668.80 and 16,644.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,781.48, 35,668.80 and 16,644.05 is: 24,963.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,781.48 : 35,668.80 = 16,644.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,781.48/35,668.80 = 16,644.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,781.48x = 35,668.80 × 16,644.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,781.48x = 593,673,112.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,673,112.30/23,781.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,963.67

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