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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,822.43, 35,726.31 and 16,474.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,822.43, 35,726.31 and 16,474.11 is: 24,706.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,822.43 : 35,726.31 = 16,474.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,822.43/35,726.31 = 16,474.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,822.43x = 35,726.31 × 16,474.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,822.43x = 588,559,026.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,559,026.86/23,822.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,706.09

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