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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.10, 35,950.05 and 16,611.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.10, 35,950.05 and 16,611.90 is: 24,884.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.10 : 35,950.05 = 16,611.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.10/35,950.05 = 16,611.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.10x = 35,950.05 × 16,611.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.10x = 597,198,635.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,198,635.60/23,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,884.21

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