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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,809.70, 35,656.23 and 16,772.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,809.70, 35,656.23 and 16,772.42 is: 25,117.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,809.70 : 35,656.23 = 16,772.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,809.70/35,656.23 = 16,772.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,809.70x = 35,656.23 × 16,772.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,809.70x = 598,041,265.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,041,265.18/23,809.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,117.55

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