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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,597.61, 35,396.37 and 16,179.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,597.61, 35,396.37 and 16,179.57 is: 24,269.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,597.61 : 35,396.37 = 16,179.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,597.61/35,396.37 = 16,179.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,597.61x = 35,396.37 × 16,179.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,597.61x = 572,698,046.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,698,046.16/23,597.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,269.32

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