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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,810.51, 35,721.72 and 16,804.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,810.51, 35,721.72 and 16,804.20 is: 25,210.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,810.51 : 35,721.72 = 16,804.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,810.51/35,721.72 = 16,804.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,810.51x = 35,721.72 × 16,804.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,810.51x = 600,274,843.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,274,843.20/23,810.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,210.50

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