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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,292.08, 32,180.76 and 16,249.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,292.08, 32,180.76 and 16,249.94 is: 22,451.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,292.08 : 32,180.76 = 16,249.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,292.08/32,180.76 = 16,249.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,292.08x = 32,180.76 × 16,249.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,292.08x = 522,935,419.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,935,419.15/23,292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,451.21

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