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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,544.88, 32,457.72 and 16,449.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,544.88, 32,457.72 and 16,449.28 is: 22,676.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,544.88 : 32,457.72 = 16,449.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,544.88/32,457.72 = 16,449.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,544.88x = 32,457.72 × 16,449.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,544.88x = 533,906,124.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,906,124.44/23,544.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,676.10

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