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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,204.85, 32,035.82 and 16,045.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,204.85, 32,035.82 and 16,045.26 is: 22,151.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,204.85 : 32,035.82 = 16,045.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,204.85/32,035.82 = 16,045.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,204.85x = 32,035.82 × 16,045.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,204.85x = 514,022,980.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,022,980.99/23,204.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,151.53

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