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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,513.91, 35,252.39 and 16,095.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,513.91, 35,252.39 and 16,095.89 is: 24,131.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,513.91 : 35,252.39 = 16,095.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,513.91/35,252.39 = 16,095.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,513.91x = 35,252.39 × 16,095.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,513.91x = 567,418,334.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,418,334.94/23,513.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,131.18

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