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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,808.70, 35,654.73 and 16,771.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,808.70, 35,654.73 and 16,771.42 is: 25,116.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,808.70 : 35,654.73 = 16,771.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,808.70/35,654.73 = 16,771.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,808.70x = 35,654.73 × 16,771.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,808.70x = 597,980,451.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,980,451.82/23,808.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,116.05

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