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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,772.77, 35,677.13 and 16,258.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,772.77, 35,677.13 and 16,258.37 is: 24,399.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,772.77 : 35,677.13 = 16,258.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,772.77/35,677.13 = 16,258.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,772.77x = 35,677.13 × 16,258.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,772.77x = 580,052,058.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,052,058.26/23,772.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,399.86

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