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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,487.72, 35,143.29 and 16,481.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,487.72, 35,143.29 and 16,481.40 is: 24,660.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,487.72 : 35,143.29 = 16,481.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,487.72/35,143.29 = 16,481.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,487.72x = 35,143.29 × 16,481.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,487.72x = 579,210,488.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,210,488.02/23,487.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,660.14

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