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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,451.92, 35,158.20 and 16,038.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,451.92, 35,158.20 and 16,038.32 is: 24,044.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,451.92 : 35,158.20 = 16,038.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,451.92/35,158.20 = 16,038.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,451.92x = 35,158.20 × 16,038.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,451.92x = 563,878,462.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,878,462.22/23,451.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,044.02

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