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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,968.09, 35,964.29 and 16,160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,968.09, 35,964.29 and 16,160.50 is: 24,248.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,968.09 : 35,964.29 = 16,160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,968.09/35,964.29 = 16,160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,968.09x = 35,964.29 × 16,160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,968.09x = 581,200,908.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,200,908.55/23,968.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,248.95

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