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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,971.09, 35,968.79 and 16,163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,971.09, 35,968.79 and 16,163.50 is: 24,253.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,971.09 : 35,968.79 = 16,163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,971.09/35,968.79 = 16,163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,971.09x = 35,968.79 × 16,163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,971.09x = 581,381,537.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,381,537.17/23,971.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,253.45

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