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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,806.05, 35,701.74 and 16,457.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,806.05, 35,701.74 and 16,457.73 is: 24,681.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,806.05 : 35,701.74 = 16,457.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,806.05/35,701.74 = 16,457.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,806.05x = 35,701.74 × 16,457.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,806.05x = 587,569,597.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,569,597.45/23,806.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,681.52

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