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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,976.84, 35,977.43 and 16,169.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,976.84, 35,977.43 and 16,169.25 is: 24,262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,976.84 : 35,977.43 = 16,169.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,976.84/35,977.43 = 16,169.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,976.84x = 35,977.43 × 16,169.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,976.84x = 581,727,979.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,727,979.18/23,976.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,262.08

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