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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,811.95, 35,659.60 and 16,774.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,811.95, 35,659.60 and 16,774.67 is: 25,120.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,811.95 : 35,659.60 = 16,774.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,811.95/35,659.60 = 16,774.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,811.95x = 35,659.60 × 16,774.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,811.95x = 598,178,022.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,178,022.33/23,811.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,120.92

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