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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,998.60, 35,949.30 and 16,611.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,998.60, 35,949.30 and 16,611.40 is: 24,883.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,998.60 : 35,949.30 = 16,611.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,998.60/35,949.30 = 16,611.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,998.60x = 35,949.30 × 16,611.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,998.60x = 597,168,202.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,168,202.02/23,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,883.46

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