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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,827.57, 35,733.96 and 16,479.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,827.57, 35,733.96 and 16,479.25 is: 24,713.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,827.57 : 35,733.96 = 16,479.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,827.57/35,733.96 = 16,479.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,827.57x = 35,733.96 × 16,479.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,827.57x = 588,868,771.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,868,771.00/23,827.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,713.76

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