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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,812.08, 35,659.79 and 16,774.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,812.08, 35,659.79 and 16,774.80 is: 25,121.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,812.08 : 35,659.79 = 16,774.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,812.08/35,659.79 = 16,774.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,812.08x = 35,659.79 × 16,774.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,812.08x = 598,185,845.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,185,845.29/23,812.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,121.11

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