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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,411.88, 32,293.62 and 16,335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,411.88, 32,293.62 and 16,335.72 is: 22,532.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,411.88 : 32,293.62 = 16,335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,411.88/32,293.62 = 16,335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,411.88x = 32,293.62 × 16,335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,411.88x = 527,539,534.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,539,534.11/23,411.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,532.98

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