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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,821.73, 35,725.28 and 16,473.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,821.73, 35,725.28 and 16,473.41 is: 24,705.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,821.73 : 35,725.28 = 16,473.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,821.73/35,725.28 = 16,473.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,821.73x = 35,725.28 × 16,473.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,821.73x = 588,517,184.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,517,184.80/23,821.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,705.06

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