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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,253.65, 32,035.79 and 16,167.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,253.65, 32,035.79 and 16,167.77 is: 22,273.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,253.65 : 32,035.79 = 16,167.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,253.65/32,035.79 = 16,167.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,253.65x = 32,035.79 × 16,167.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,253.65x = 517,947,043.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,947,043.47/23,253.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,273.80

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