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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,284.08, 32,169.68 and 16,241.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,284.08, 32,169.68 and 16,241.96 is: 22,440.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,284.08 : 32,169.68 = 16,241.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,284.08/32,169.68 = 16,241.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,284.08x = 32,169.68 × 16,241.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,284.08x = 522,498,655.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,498,655.77/23,284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,440.17

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