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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,521.22, 35,263.32 and 16,103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,521.22, 35,263.32 and 16,103.20 is: 24,142.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,521.22 : 35,263.32 = 16,103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,521.22/35,263.32 = 16,103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,521.22x = 35,263.32 × 16,103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,521.22x = 567,852,294.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,852,294.62/23,521.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,142.13

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