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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,412.12, 32,253.42 and 16,325.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,412.12, 32,253.42 and 16,325.88 is: 22,491.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,412.12 : 32,253.42 = 16,325.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,412.12/32,253.42 = 16,325.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,412.12x = 32,253.42 × 16,325.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,412.12x = 526,565,464.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,565,464.51/23,412.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,491.15

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