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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,396.51, 32,232.44 and 16,310.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,396.51, 32,232.44 and 16,310.27 is: 22,470.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,396.51 : 32,232.44 = 16,310.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,396.51/32,232.44 = 16,310.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,396.51x = 32,232.44 × 16,310.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,396.51x = 525,719,678.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,719,678.77/23,396.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,470.01

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