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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,974.54, 35,980.64 and 16,630.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,974.54, 35,980.64 and 16,630.68 is: 24,959.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,974.54 : 35,980.64 = 16,630.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,974.54/35,980.64 = 16,630.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,974.54x = 35,980.64 × 16,630.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,974.54x = 598,382,510.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,382,510.04/23,974.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,959.08

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