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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,254.65, 32,037.16 and 16,168.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,254.65, 32,037.16 and 16,168.77 is: 22,275.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,254.65 : 32,037.16 = 16,168.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,254.65/32,037.16 = 16,168.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,254.65x = 32,037.16 × 16,168.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,254.65x = 518,001,471.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,001,471.49/23,254.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,275.18

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