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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,256.52, 32,039.76 and 16,170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,256.52, 32,039.76 and 16,170.64 is: 22,277.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,256.52 : 32,039.76 = 16,170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,256.52/32,039.76 = 16,170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,256.52x = 32,039.76 × 16,170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,256.52x = 518,103,424.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,103,424.65/23,256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,277.77

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