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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,990.54, 35,997.95 and 16,182.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,990.54, 35,997.95 and 16,182.95 is: 24,282.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,990.54 : 35,997.95 = 16,182.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,990.54/35,997.95 = 16,182.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,990.54x = 35,997.95 × 16,182.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,990.54x = 582,552,764.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,552,764.05/23,990.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,282.61

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