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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,513.41, 35,251.63 and 16,095.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,513.41, 35,251.63 and 16,095.39 is: 24,130.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,513.41 : 35,251.63 = 16,095.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,513.41/35,251.63 = 16,095.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,513.41x = 35,251.63 × 16,095.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,513.41x = 567,388,732.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,388,732.99/23,513.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,130.43

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