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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,254.77, 32,037.35 and 16,168.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,254.77, 32,037.35 and 16,168.89 is: 22,275.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,254.77 : 32,037.35 = 16,168.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,254.77/32,037.35 = 16,168.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,254.77x = 32,037.35 × 16,168.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,254.77x = 518,008,307.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,008,307.20/23,254.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,275.36

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