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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,252.64, 32,034.40 and 16,166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,252.64, 32,034.40 and 16,166.76 is: 22,272.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,252.64 : 32,034.40 = 16,166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,252.64/32,034.40 = 16,166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,252.64x = 32,034.40 × 16,166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,252.64x = 517,892,456.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,892,456.54/23,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,272.42

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