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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,969.09, 35,965.79 and 16,161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,969.09, 35,965.79 and 16,161.50 is: 24,250.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,969.09 : 35,965.79 = 16,161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,969.09/35,965.79 = 16,161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,969.09x = 35,965.79 × 16,161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,969.09x = 581,261,115.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,261,115.09/23,969.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,250.45

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