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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,292.92, 32,173.12 and 16,909.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,292.92, 32,173.12 and 16,909.32 is: 23,355.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,292.92 : 32,173.12 = 16,909.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,292.92/32,173.12 = 16,909.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,292.92x = 32,173.12 × 16,909.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,292.92x = 544,025,581.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,025,581.48/23,292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,355.83

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