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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,810.20, 35,656.98 and 16,772.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,810.20, 35,656.98 and 16,772.92 is: 25,118.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,810.20 : 35,656.98 = 16,772.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,810.20/35,656.98 = 16,772.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,810.20x = 35,656.98 × 16,772.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,810.20x = 598,071,672.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,071,672.98/23,810.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,118.30

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