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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,225.32, 32,038.50 and 16,139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,225.32, 32,038.50 and 16,139.44 is: 22,263.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,225.32 : 32,038.50 = 16,139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,225.32/32,038.50 = 16,139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,225.32x = 32,038.50 × 16,139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,225.32x = 517,083,448.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,083,448.44/23,225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,263.78

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