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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,544.12, 35,257.86 and 16,122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,544.12, 35,257.86 and 16,122.90 is: 24,144.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,544.12 : 35,257.86 = 16,122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,544.12/35,257.86 = 16,122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,544.12x = 35,257.86 × 16,122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,544.12x = 568,458,950.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,458,950.99/23,544.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,144.41

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