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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,946.88, 35,950.96 and 16,099.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,946.88, 35,950.96 and 16,099.84 is: 24,170.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,946.88 : 35,950.96 = 16,099.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,946.88/35,950.96 = 16,099.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,946.88x = 35,950.96 × 16,099.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,946.88x = 578,804,703.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,804,703.85/23,946.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,170.36

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