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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.71, 35,936.52 and 16,941.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.71, 35,936.52 and 16,941.64 is: 25,367.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.71 : 35,936.52 = 16,941.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.71/35,936.52 = 16,941.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.71x = 35,936.52 × 16,941.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.71x = 608,823,584.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,823,584.69/23,999.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,367.96

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