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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,976.04, 35,982.89 and 16,632.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,976.04, 35,982.89 and 16,632.17 is: 24,961.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,976.04 : 35,982.89 = 16,632.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,976.04/35,982.89 = 16,632.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,976.04x = 35,982.89 × 16,632.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,976.04x = 598,473,543.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,473,543.57/23,976.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,961.32

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