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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,997.60, 35,947.80 and 16,610.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,997.60, 35,947.80 and 16,610.40 is: 24,881.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,997.60 : 35,947.80 = 16,610.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,997.60/35,947.80 = 16,610.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,997.60x = 35,947.80 × 16,610.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,997.60x = 597,107,337.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,107,337.12/23,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,881.96

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