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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,282.08, 32,166.92 and 16,239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,282.08, 32,166.92 and 16,239.96 is: 22,437.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,282.08 : 32,166.92 = 16,239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,282.08/32,166.92 = 16,239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,282.08x = 32,166.92 × 16,239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,282.08x = 522,389,494.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,389,494.12/23,282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,437.41

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