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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,806.98, 35,707.03 and 16,669.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,806.98, 35,707.03 and 16,669.56 is: 25,001.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,806.98 : 35,707.03 = 16,669.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,806.98/35,707.03 = 16,669.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,806.98x = 35,707.03 × 16,669.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,806.98x = 595,220,571.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,220,571.23/23,806.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,001.94

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