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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,320.54, 32,174.31 and 16,244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,320.54, 32,174.31 and 16,244.38 is: 22,411.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,320.54 : 32,174.31 = 16,244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,320.54/32,174.31 = 16,244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,320.54x = 32,174.31 × 16,244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,320.54x = 522,651,717.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,651,717.88/23,320.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,411.65

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