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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,974.04, 35,979.89 and 16,630.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,974.04, 35,979.89 and 16,630.17 is: 24,958.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,974.04 : 35,979.89 = 16,630.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,974.04/35,979.89 = 16,630.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,974.04x = 35,979.89 × 16,630.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,974.04x = 598,351,604.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,351,604.13/23,974.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,958.32

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