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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,598.61, 35,397.87 and 16,180.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,598.61, 35,397.87 and 16,180.57 is: 24,270.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,598.61 : 35,397.87 = 16,180.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,598.61/35,397.87 = 16,180.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,598.61x = 35,397.87 × 16,180.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,598.61x = 572,757,713.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,757,713.39/23,598.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,270.82

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