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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,621.61, 32,591.27 and 16,443.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,621.61, 32,591.27 and 16,443.45 is: 22,687.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,621.61 : 32,591.27 = 16,443.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,621.61/32,591.27 = 16,443.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,621.61x = 32,591.27 × 16,443.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,621.61x = 535,912,918.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,912,918.68/23,621.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,687.40

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