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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,982.16, 35,992.08 and 16,638.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,982.16, 35,992.08 and 16,638.16 is: 24,970.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,982.16 : 35,992.08 = 16,638.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,982.16/35,992.08 = 16,638.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,982.16x = 35,992.08 × 16,638.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,982.16x = 598,841,985.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,841,985.77/23,982.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,970.31

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