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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,822.73, 35,726.78 and 16,474.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,822.73, 35,726.78 and 16,474.41 is: 24,706.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,822.73 : 35,726.78 = 16,474.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,822.73/35,726.78 = 16,474.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,822.73x = 35,726.78 × 16,474.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,822.73x = 588,577,621.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,577,621.70/23,822.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,706.56

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