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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,786.54, 35,734.47 and 16,782.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,786.54, 35,734.47 and 16,782.68 is: 25,212.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,786.54 : 35,734.47 = 16,782.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,786.54/35,734.47 = 16,782.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,786.54x = 35,734.47 × 16,782.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,786.54x = 599,720,174.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,720,174.98/23,786.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,212.59

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