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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,315.70, 32,166.02 and 16,246.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,315.70, 32,166.02 and 16,246.22 is: 22,413.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,315.70 : 32,166.02 = 16,246.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,315.70/32,166.02 = 16,246.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,315.70x = 32,166.02 × 16,246.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,315.70x = 522,576,237.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,576,237.44/23,315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,413.06

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