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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,255.52, 32,038.38 and 16,169.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,255.52, 32,038.38 and 16,169.64 is: 22,276.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,255.52 : 32,038.38 = 16,169.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,255.52/32,038.38 = 16,169.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,255.52x = 32,038.38 × 16,169.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,255.52x = 518,049,070.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,049,070.78/23,255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,276.39

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