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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,809.23, 35,710.40 and 16,671.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,809.23, 35,710.40 and 16,671.83 is: 25,005.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,809.23 : 35,710.40 = 16,671.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,809.23/35,710.40 = 16,671.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,809.23x = 35,710.40 × 16,671.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,809.23x = 595,357,581.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,357,581.16/23,809.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,005.33

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