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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,978.30, 35,985.82 and 16,943.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,978.30, 35,985.82 and 16,943.18 is: 25,427.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,978.30 : 35,985.82 = 16,943.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,978.30/35,985.82 = 16,943.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,978.30x = 35,985.82 × 16,943.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,978.30x = 609,714,225.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,714,225.71/23,978.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,427.75

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