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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,552.03, 35,306.15 and 16,159.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,552.03, 35,306.15 and 16,159.97 is: 24,224.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,552.03 : 35,306.15 = 16,159.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,552.03/35,306.15 = 16,159.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,552.03x = 35,306.15 × 16,159.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,552.03x = 570,546,332.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,546,332.28/23,552.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,224.93

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