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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,950.88, 35,956.96 and 16,103.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,950.88, 35,956.96 and 16,103.84 is: 24,176.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,950.88 : 35,956.96 = 16,103.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,950.88/35,956.96 = 16,103.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,950.88x = 35,956.96 × 16,103.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,950.88x = 579,045,130.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,045,130.73/23,950.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,176.36

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