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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,601.78, 32,575.50 and 16,060.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,601.78, 32,575.50 and 16,060.68 is: 22,167.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,601.78 : 32,575.50 = 16,060.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,601.78/32,575.50 = 16,060.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,601.78x = 32,575.50 × 16,060.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,601.78x = 523,184,681.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,184,681.34/23,601.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,167.17

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