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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,820.49, 35,727.42 and 16,683.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,820.49, 35,727.42 and 16,683.11 is: 25,022.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,820.49 : 35,727.42 = 16,683.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,820.49/35,727.42 = 16,683.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,820.49x = 35,727.42 × 16,683.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,820.49x = 596,044,299.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,044,299.24/23,820.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,022.34

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