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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,349.05, 32,228.58 and 16,277.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,349.05, 32,228.58 and 16,277.75 is: 22,468.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,349.05 : 32,228.58 = 16,277.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,349.05/32,228.58 = 16,277.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,349.05x = 32,228.58 × 16,277.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,349.05x = 524,608,606.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,608,606.95/23,349.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,468.10

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