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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,967.09, 35,962.79 and 16,159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,967.09, 35,962.79 and 16,159.50 is: 24,247.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,967.09 : 35,962.79 = 16,159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,967.09/35,962.79 = 16,159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,967.09x = 35,962.79 × 16,159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,967.09x = 581,140,624.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,140,624.21/23,967.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,247.44

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