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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,526.60, 35,271.38 and 16,108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,526.60, 35,271.38 and 16,108.56 is: 24,150.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,526.60 : 35,271.38 = 16,108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,526.60/35,271.38 = 16,108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,526.60x = 35,271.38 × 16,108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,526.60x = 568,171,141.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,171,141.01/23,526.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,150.16

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