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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,290.96, 32,155.88 and 16,035.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,290.96, 32,155.88 and 16,035.44 is: 22,138.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,290.96 : 32,155.88 = 16,035.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,290.96/32,155.88 = 16,035.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,290.96x = 32,155.88 × 16,035.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,290.96x = 515,633,684.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,633,684.39/23,290.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,138.79

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