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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,409.12, 32,249.28 and 16,322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,409.12, 32,249.28 and 16,322.88 is: 22,487.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,409.12 : 32,249.28 = 16,322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,409.12/32,249.28 = 16,322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,409.12x = 32,249.28 × 16,322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,409.12x = 526,401,127.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,401,127.53/23,409.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,487.01

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