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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,055.59, 31,778.46 and 16,332.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,055.59, 31,778.46 and 16,332.59 is: 22,511.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,055.59 : 31,778.46 = 16,332.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,055.59/31,778.46 = 16,332.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,055.59x = 31,778.46 × 16,332.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,055.59x = 519,024,558.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,024,558.01/23,055.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,511.87

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