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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,980.09, 35,982.30 and 16,172.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,980.09, 35,982.30 and 16,172.50 is: 24,266.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,980.09 : 35,982.30 = 16,172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,980.09/35,982.30 = 16,172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,980.09x = 35,982.30 × 16,172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,980.09x = 581,923,746.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,923,746.75/23,980.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,266.95

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