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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,251.79, 32,030.52 and 16,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,251.79, 32,030.52 and 16,859.60 is: 23,224.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,251.79 : 32,030.52 = 16,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,251.79/32,030.52 = 16,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,251.79x = 32,030.52 × 16,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,251.79x = 540,021,651.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,021,651.73/23,251.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,224.95

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