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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,781.54, 35,726.97 and 16,777.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,781.54, 35,726.97 and 16,777.65 is: 25,205.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,781.54 : 35,726.97 = 16,777.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,781.54/35,726.97 = 16,777.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,781.54x = 35,726.97 × 16,777.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,781.54x = 599,414,598.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,414,598.22/23,781.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,205.04

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