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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,524.59, 35,268.39 and 16,106.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,524.59, 35,268.39 and 16,106.57 is: 24,147.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,524.59 : 35,268.39 = 16,106.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,524.59/35,268.39 = 16,106.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,524.59x = 35,268.39 × 16,106.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,524.59x = 568,052,615.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,052,615.98/23,524.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,147.18

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