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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,828.57, 35,735.46 and 16,480.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,828.57, 35,735.46 and 16,480.25 is: 24,715.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,828.57 : 35,735.46 = 16,480.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,828.57/35,735.46 = 16,480.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,828.57x = 35,735.46 × 16,480.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,828.57x = 588,929,314.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,929,314.67/23,828.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,715.26

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