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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,622.61, 32,592.65 and 16,444.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,622.61, 32,592.65 and 16,444.45 is: 22,688.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,622.61 : 32,592.65 = 16,444.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,622.61/32,592.65 = 16,444.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,622.61x = 32,592.65 × 16,444.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,622.61x = 535,968,203.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,968,203.29/23,622.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,688.78

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