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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,257.02, 32,040.45 and 16,171.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,257.02, 32,040.45 and 16,171.14 is: 22,278.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,257.02 : 32,040.45 = 16,171.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,257.02/32,040.45 = 16,171.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,257.02x = 32,040.45 × 16,171.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,257.02x = 518,130,602.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,130,602.61/23,257.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,278.46

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