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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,525.36, 35,242.60 and 16,112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,525.36, 35,242.60 and 16,112.24 is: 24,137.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,525.36 : 35,242.60 = 16,112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,525.36/35,242.60 = 16,112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,525.36x = 35,242.60 × 16,112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,525.36x = 567,837,229.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,837,229.42/23,525.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,137.24

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