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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,281.08, 32,110.23 and 16,122.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,281.08, 32,110.23 and 16,122.96 is: 22,237.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,281.08 : 32,110.23 = 16,122.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,281.08/32,110.23 = 16,122.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,281.08x = 32,110.23 × 16,122.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,281.08x = 517,711,953.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,711,953.88/23,281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,237.45

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