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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,275.10, 32,157.26 and 16,232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,275.10, 32,157.26 and 16,232.96 is: 22,427.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,275.10 : 32,157.26 = 16,232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,275.10/32,157.26 = 16,232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,275.10x = 32,157.26 × 16,232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,275.10x = 522,007,273.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,007,273.34/23,275.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,427.72

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