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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,254.02, 32,036.31 and 16,168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,254.02, 32,036.31 and 16,168.14 is: 22,274.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,254.02 : 32,036.31 = 16,168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,254.02/32,036.31 = 16,168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,254.02x = 32,036.31 × 16,168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,254.02x = 517,967,545.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,967,545.16/23,254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,274.32

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