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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,525.97, 35,270.37 and 16,107.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,525.97, 35,270.37 and 16,107.90 is: 24,149.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,525.97 : 35,270.37 = 16,107.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,525.97/35,270.37 = 16,107.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,525.97x = 35,270.37 × 16,107.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,525.97x = 568,131,592.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,131,592.92/23,525.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,149.13

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