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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.34, 35,975.18 and 16,167.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.34, 35,975.18 and 16,167.75 is: 24,259.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.34 : 35,975.18 = 16,167.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.34/35,975.18 = 16,167.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.34x = 35,975.18 × 16,167.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.34x = 581,637,635.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,637,635.61/23,975.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,259.83

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