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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,321.27, 32,187.95 and 16,243.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,321.27, 32,187.95 and 16,243.59 is: 22,419.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,321.27 : 32,187.95 = 16,243.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,321.27/32,187.95 = 16,243.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,321.27x = 32,187.95 × 16,243.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,321.27x = 522,847,963.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,847,963.14/23,321.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,419.36

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