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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,521.47, 35,263.70 and 16,103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,521.47, 35,263.70 and 16,103.44 is: 24,142.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,521.47 : 35,263.70 = 16,103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,521.47/35,263.70 = 16,103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,521.47x = 35,263.70 × 16,103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,521.47x = 567,866,877.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,866,877.13/23,521.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,142.49

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