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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,811.76, 35,723.59 and 16,805.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,811.76, 35,723.59 and 16,805.45 is: 25,212.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,811.76 : 35,723.59 = 16,805.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,811.76/35,723.59 = 16,805.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,811.76x = 35,723.59 × 16,805.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,811.76x = 600,351,005.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,351,005.57/23,811.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,212.37

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