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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,969.10, 35,965.78 and 16,161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,969.10, 35,965.78 and 16,161.50 is: 24,250.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,969.10 : 35,965.78 = 16,161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,969.10/35,965.78 = 16,161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,969.10x = 35,965.78 × 16,161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,969.10x = 581,260,953.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,260,953.47/23,969.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,250.43

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