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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,974.76, 35,944.08 and 16,558.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,974.76, 35,944.08 and 16,558.04 is: 24,824.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,974.76 : 35,944.08 = 16,558.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,974.76/35,944.08 = 16,558.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,974.76x = 35,944.08 × 16,558.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,974.76x = 595,163,514.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,163,514.40/23,974.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,824.59

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