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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.96, 35,945.39 and 16,558.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.96, 35,945.39 and 16,558.98 is: 24,825.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.96 : 35,945.39 = 16,558.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.96/35,945.39 = 16,558.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.96x = 35,945.39 × 16,558.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.96x = 595,218,911.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,218,911.31/23,975.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,825.66

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