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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,599.61, 35,399.37 and 16,181.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,599.61, 35,399.37 and 16,181.57 is: 24,272.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,599.61 : 35,399.37 = 16,181.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,599.61/35,399.37 = 16,181.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,599.61x = 35,399.37 × 16,181.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,599.61x = 572,817,383.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,817,383.61/23,599.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,272.32

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