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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,255.15, 32,037.86 and 16,169.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,255.15, 32,037.86 and 16,169.27 is: 22,275.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,255.15 : 32,037.86 = 16,169.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,255.15/32,037.86 = 16,169.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,255.15x = 32,037.86 × 16,169.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,255.15x = 518,028,688.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,028,688.80/23,255.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,275.87

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