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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,233.38, 32,037.57 and 16,512

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,233.38, 32,037.57 and 16,512 is: 22,769.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,233.38 : 32,037.57 = 16,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,233.38/32,037.57 = 16,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,233.38x = 32,037.57 × 16,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,233.38x = 529,004,355.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,004,355.84/23,233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,769.15

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