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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,274.88, 32,094.84 and 16,553.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,274.88, 32,094.84 and 16,553.52 is: 22,826.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,274.88 : 32,094.84 = 16,553.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,274.88/32,094.84 = 16,553.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,274.88x = 32,094.84 × 16,553.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,274.88x = 531,282,575.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,282,575.84/23,274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,826.44

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