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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,821.48, 35,724.91 and 16,473.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,821.48, 35,724.91 and 16,473.16 is: 24,704.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,821.48 : 35,724.91 = 16,473.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,821.48/35,724.91 = 16,473.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,821.48x = 35,724.91 × 16,473.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,821.48x = 588,502,259.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,502,259.76/23,821.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,704.69

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