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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,741.77, 32,623.60 and 16,206.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,741.77, 32,623.60 and 16,206.23 is: 24,317.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,741.77 : 32,623.60 = 16,206.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,741.77/32,623.60 = 16,206.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,741.77x = 32,623.60 × 16,206.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,741.77x = 528,705,565.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,705,565.03/21,741.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,317.50

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