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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,285.58, 32,171.79 and 16,243.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,285.58, 32,171.79 and 16,243.44 is: 22,442.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,285.58 : 32,171.79 = 16,243.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,285.58/32,171.79 = 16,243.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,285.58x = 32,171.79 × 16,243.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,285.58x = 522,580,540.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,580,540.56/23,285.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,442.24

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