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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.13, 35,952.12 and 16,489.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.13, 35,952.12 and 16,489.49 is: 24,724.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.13 : 35,952.12 = 16,489.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.13/35,952.12 = 16,489.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.13x = 35,952.12 × 16,489.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.13x = 592,831,943.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,831,943.46/23,977.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,724.90

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