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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,954.75, 35,947.50 and 16,066.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,954.75, 35,947.50 and 16,066.18 is: 24,109.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,954.75 : 35,947.50 = 16,066.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,954.75/35,947.50 = 16,066.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,954.75x = 35,947.50 × 16,066.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,954.75x = 577,539,005.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,539,005.55/23,954.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,109.58

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