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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,251.68, 32,033.28 and 16,074.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,251.68, 32,033.28 and 16,074.72 is: 22,145.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,251.68 : 32,033.28 = 16,074.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,251.68/32,033.28 = 16,074.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,251.68x = 32,033.28 × 16,074.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,251.68x = 514,926,006.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,926,006.68/23,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,145.75

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