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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.40, 32,126.29 and 16,180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.40, 32,126.29 and 16,180.52 is: 22,342.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.40 : 32,126.29 = 16,180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.40/32,126.29 = 16,180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.40x = 32,126.29 × 16,180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.40x = 519,819,876.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,819,876.79/23,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,342.09

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