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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,029.06, 35,973.45 and 16,032.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,029.06, 35,973.45 and 16,032.74 is: 24,002.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,029.06 : 35,973.45 = 16,032.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,029.06/35,973.45 = 16,032.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,029.06x = 35,973.45 × 16,032.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,029.06x = 576,752,790.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,752,790.89/24,029.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,002.31

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