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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,583.61, 35,375.41 and 16,165.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,583.61, 35,375.41 and 16,165.58 is: 24,248.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,583.61 : 35,375.41 = 16,165.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,583.61/35,375.41 = 16,165.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,583.61x = 35,375.41 × 16,165.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,583.61x = 571,863,762.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,863,762.68/23,583.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,248.36

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