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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,621.03, 35,431.49 and 16,203.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,621.03, 35,431.49 and 16,203.02 is: 24,304.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,621.03 : 35,431.49 = 16,203.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,621.03/35,431.49 = 16,203.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,621.03x = 35,431.49 × 16,203.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,621.03x = 574,096,882.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,096,882.93/23,621.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,304.49

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