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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,778.52, 35,722.46 and 16,774.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,778.52, 35,722.46 and 16,774.66 is: 25,200.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,778.52 : 35,722.46 = 16,774.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,778.52/35,722.46 = 16,774.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,778.52x = 35,722.46 × 16,774.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,778.52x = 599,232,120.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,232,120.86/23,778.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,200.56

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