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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,275.60, 32,157.94 and 16,233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,275.60, 32,157.94 and 16,233.46 is: 22,428.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,275.60 : 32,157.94 = 16,233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,275.60/32,157.94 = 16,233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,275.60x = 32,157.94 × 16,233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,275.60x = 522,034,632.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,034,632.67/23,275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,428.41

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