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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,373.77, 32,209.45 and 16,647.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,373.77, 32,209.45 and 16,647.53 is: 22,940.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,373.77 : 32,209.45 = 16,647.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,373.77/32,209.45 = 16,647.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,373.77x = 32,209.45 × 16,647.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,373.77x = 536,207,582.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,207,582.49/23,373.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,940.57

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