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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,305.66, 32,160.77 and 13,616.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,305.66, 32,160.77 and 13,616.01 is: 18,789.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,305.66 : 32,160.77 = 13,616.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,305.66/32,160.77 = 13,616.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,305.66x = 32,160.77 × 13,616.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,305.66x = 437,901,402.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,901,402.81/23,305.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,789.49

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