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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.59, 35,975.55 and 16,168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.59, 35,975.55 and 16,168 is: 24,260.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.59 : 35,975.55 = 16,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.59/35,975.55 = 16,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.59x = 35,975.55 × 16,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.59x = 581,652,692.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,652,692.40/23,975.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,260.20

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