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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,276.10, 32,158.64 and 16,233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,276.10, 32,158.64 and 16,233.96 is: 22,429.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,276.10 : 32,158.64 = 16,233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,276.10/32,158.64 = 16,233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,276.10x = 32,158.64 × 16,233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,276.10x = 522,062,075.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,062,075.41/23,276.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,429.10

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