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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,972.54, 35,977.64 and 16,628.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,972.54, 35,977.64 and 16,628.67 is: 24,956.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,972.54 : 35,977.64 = 16,628.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,972.54/35,977.64 = 16,628.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,972.54x = 35,977.64 × 16,628.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,972.54x = 598,260,219.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,260,219.80/23,972.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,956.07

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