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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,917.52, 35,895 and 16,573.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,917.52, 35,895 and 16,573.52 is: 24,873.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,917.52 : 35,895 = 16,573.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,917.52/35,895 = 16,573.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,917.52x = 35,895 × 16,573.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,917.52x = 594,906,500.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,906,500.40/23,917.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,873.25

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