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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,285.39, 32,171.42 and 16,243.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,285.39, 32,171.42 and 16,243.25 is: 22,441.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,285.39 : 32,171.42 = 16,243.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,285.39/32,171.42 = 16,243.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,285.39x = 32,171.42 × 16,243.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,285.39x = 522,568,336.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,568,336.70/23,285.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,441.90

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