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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,252.15, 32,033.72 and 16,166.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,252.15, 32,033.72 and 16,166.27 is: 22,271.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,252.15 : 32,033.72 = 16,166.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,252.15/32,033.72 = 16,166.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,252.15x = 32,033.72 × 16,166.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,252.15x = 517,865,525.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,865,525.62/23,252.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,271.73

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