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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,502.41, 35,244.89 and 16,478.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,502.41, 35,244.89 and 16,478.83 is: 24,712.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,502.41 : 35,244.89 = 16,478.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,502.41/35,244.89 = 16,478.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,502.41x = 35,244.89 × 16,478.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,502.41x = 580,794,550.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,794,550.68/23,502.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,712.13

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