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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,279.62, 32,163.46 and 16,237.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,279.62, 32,163.46 and 16,237.48 is: 22,433.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,279.62 : 32,163.46 = 16,237.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,279.62/32,163.46 = 16,237.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,279.62x = 32,163.46 × 16,237.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,279.62x = 522,253,538.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,253,538.48/23,279.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,433.94

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