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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,548.19, 32,511.51 and 16,375.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,548.19, 32,511.51 and 16,375.50 is: 22,608.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,548.19 : 32,511.51 = 16,375.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,548.19/32,511.51 = 16,375.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,548.19x = 32,511.51 × 16,375.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,548.19x = 532,392,232.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,392,232.01/23,548.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,608.63

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