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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,521.59, 35,263.89 and 16,103.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,521.59, 35,263.89 and 16,103.57 is: 24,142.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,521.59 : 35,263.89 = 16,103.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,521.59/35,263.89 = 16,103.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,521.59x = 35,263.89 × 16,103.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,521.59x = 567,874,344.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,874,344.77/23,521.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,142.69

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