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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,777.52, 35,720.96 and 16,773.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,777.52, 35,720.96 and 16,773.66 is: 25,199.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,777.52 : 35,720.96 = 16,773.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,777.52/35,720.96 = 16,773.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,777.52x = 35,720.96 × 16,773.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,777.52x = 599,171,237.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,171,237.91/23,777.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,199.06

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