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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,417.72, 35,073.84 and 16,428.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,417.72, 35,073.84 and 16,428.86 is: 24,606.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,417.72 : 35,073.84 = 16,428.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,417.72/35,073.84 = 16,428.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,417.72x = 35,073.84 × 16,428.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,417.72x = 576,223,207.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,223,207.02/23,417.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,606.29

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