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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,519.93, 35,261.37 and 16,101.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,519.93, 35,261.37 and 16,101.90 is: 24,140.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,519.93 : 35,261.37 = 16,101.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,519.93/35,261.37 = 16,101.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,519.93x = 35,261.37 × 16,101.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,519.93x = 567,775,053.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,775,053.60/23,519.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,140.17

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