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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,344.42, 32,169.24 and 16,611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,344.42, 32,169.24 and 16,611.20 is: 22,890.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,344.42 : 32,169.24 = 16,611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,344.42/32,169.24 = 16,611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,344.42x = 32,169.24 × 16,611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,344.42x = 534,369,679.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,369,679.49/23,344.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,890.68

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