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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,822.48, 35,726.41 and 16,474.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,822.48, 35,726.41 and 16,474.16 is: 24,706.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,822.48 : 35,726.41 = 16,474.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,822.48/35,726.41 = 16,474.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,822.48x = 35,726.41 × 16,474.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,822.48x = 588,562,594.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,562,594.57/23,822.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,706.18

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