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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,256.27, 32,039.42 and 16,170.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,256.27, 32,039.42 and 16,170.39 is: 22,277.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,256.27 : 32,039.42 = 16,170.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,256.27/32,039.42 = 16,170.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,256.27x = 32,039.42 × 16,170.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,256.27x = 518,089,835.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,089,835.92/23,256.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,277.43

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