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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,277.61, 32,160.69 and 16,235.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,277.61, 32,160.69 and 16,235.47 is: 22,431.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,277.61 : 32,160.69 = 16,235.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,277.61/32,160.69 = 16,235.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,277.61x = 32,160.69 × 16,235.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,277.61x = 522,143,917.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,143,917.67/23,277.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,431.17

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