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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,521.72, 35,264.07 and 16,103.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,521.72, 35,264.07 and 16,103.70 is: 24,142.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,521.72 : 35,264.07 = 16,103.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,521.72/35,264.07 = 16,103.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,521.72x = 35,264.07 × 16,103.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,521.72x = 567,882,004.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,882,004.06/23,521.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,142.88

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