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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,605.80, 23,073.26 and 16,432.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,605.80, 23,073.26 and 16,432.46 is: 22,832.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,605.80 : 23,073.26 = 16,432.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,605.80/23,073.26 = 16,432.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,605.80x = 23,073.26 × 16,432.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,605.80x = 379,150,224.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,150,224.49/16,605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,832.40

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