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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,255.77, 32,038.72 and 16,169.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,255.77, 32,038.72 and 16,169.89 is: 22,276.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,255.77 : 32,038.72 = 16,169.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,255.77/32,038.72 = 16,169.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,255.77x = 32,038.72 × 16,169.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,255.77x = 518,062,578.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,062,578.14/23,255.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,276.73

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