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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,608.07, 35,412.03 and 16,190.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,608.07, 35,412.03 and 16,190.03 is: 24,284.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,608.07 : 35,412.03 = 16,190.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,608.07/35,412.03 = 16,190.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,608.07x = 35,412.03 × 16,190.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,608.07x = 573,321,651.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,321,651.00/23,608.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,284.99

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