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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,952.57, 35,944.22 and 16,063.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,952.57, 35,944.22 and 16,063.99 is: 24,106.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,952.57 : 35,944.22 = 16,063.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,952.57/35,944.22 = 16,063.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,952.57x = 35,944.22 × 16,063.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,952.57x = 577,407,410.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,407,410.92/23,952.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,106.29

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