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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,284.96, 32,147.60 and 16,029.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,284.96, 32,147.60 and 16,029.44 is: 22,130.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,284.96 : 32,147.60 = 16,029.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,284.96/32,147.60 = 16,029.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,284.96x = 32,147.60 × 16,029.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,284.96x = 515,308,025.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,308,025.34/23,284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,130.51

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