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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.60, 35,950.80 and 16,612.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.60, 35,950.80 and 16,612.40 is: 24,884.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.60 : 35,950.80 = 16,612.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.60/35,950.80 = 16,612.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.60x = 35,950.80 × 16,612.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.60x = 597,229,069.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,229,069.92/23,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,884.96

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