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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,368.64, 32,255.62 and 16,297.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,368.64, 32,255.62 and 16,297.34 is: 22,495.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,368.64 : 32,255.62 = 16,297.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,368.64/32,255.62 = 16,297.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,368.64x = 32,255.62 × 16,297.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,368.64x = 525,680,604.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,680,604.03/23,368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,495.14

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