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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,951.63, 35,942.82 and 16,063.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,951.63, 35,942.82 and 16,063.05 is: 24,104.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,951.63 : 35,942.82 = 16,063.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,951.63/35,942.82 = 16,063.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,951.63x = 35,942.82 × 16,063.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,951.63x = 577,351,234.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,351,234.49/23,951.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,104.89

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