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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.62, 35,970.23 and 16,981.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.62, 35,970.23 and 16,981.66 is: 25,451.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.62 : 35,970.23 = 16,981.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.62/35,970.23 = 16,981.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.62x = 35,970.23 × 16,981.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.62x = 610,834,168.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,834,168.51/23,999.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,451.83

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