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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,606.83, 32,604.39 and 16,040.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,606.83, 32,604.39 and 16,040.52 is: 22,154.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,606.83 : 32,604.39 = 16,040.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,606.83/32,604.39 = 16,040.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,606.83x = 32,604.39 × 16,040.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,606.83x = 522,991,369.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,991,369.88/23,606.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,154.24

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